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Nearly $7 million awarded in first Earthshot Prizes
The New York Times
Former MIT Tata Center Fellow Kevin Kung’s startup Takachar was one of the winners of the new Earthshot Prize, a newly established environmental prize organized by Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. Takachar’s technology combats pollution from agricultural burning by converting crop residues into sellable bio-products like fuel and fertilizer.
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Coupling power and hydrogen sector pathways to benefit decarbonization goals
MITEI
A team of researchers from MITEI and Shell developed a framework to study the role and impact of hydrogen-based technology pathways in a future low-carbon, integrated energy system, finding that co-optimizing electric power and hydrogen supply chain infrastructure can lead to emission reductions and decreased infrastructure costs.
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The startup growing protein with robots to decarbonize agriculture
AgFunder Network
MIT Tata Center spinout FYTO is working to decarbonize agriculture and produces protein-rich aquatic plants that are an environmentally friendly alternative to typical animal feed ingredients.
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Climate experts: Clean tech is here, now we need people power
MIT Sloan School of Management
On September 30th, climate leaders convened at the MIT Technology Review’s EmTech MIT conference to discuss the current challenges and opportunities in the fight against climate change.
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Op-Ed: Helsinki wants to go greener sooner, so the city held a novel competition
The Los Angeles Times
Carlo Ratti (Architecture) discusses how the Finnish City of Helsinki hosted an Energy Challenge to solicit ideas and solutions to accelerate the city’s transition to green energy.
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U.S. C3E webinar series: Utility leadership in accelerating the carbon-free energy transition
October 25, 2021, 1:00-2:00 pm ET
Electric utilities across the U.S. are one of the most important players in the nation's efforts to transition to carbon-free electricity and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. As of September 2021, 72% of customer accounts in the U.S. are served by an electric utility with a 100% carbon-reduction target. Utilities and their customers are deploying clean energy and energy efficiency at a record pace in parallel with retiring fossil fuel plants. This webinar will feature three female CEOs of utilities that are leading the way per the Smart Electric Power Alliance's 2021 "Utility Transformation Challenge." The webinar will focus on the importance of cultural change and deep engagement with stakeholders and partners to reach ambitious carbon-reduction goals.
You can submit your questions in advance of the Q/A portion of the webinar in Slido.
Register.
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MIT Energy Night
October 29, 2021, 10:00 am-1:00 pm and 6:00-9:00 pm ET
MIT Energy Night is the first flagship event of the MIT Energy and Climate Club. It showcases close to 50 interactive presentations highlighting MIT’s unique innovation in climate and energy. Presenters include MIT research labs, early-stage startups, and other climate- and energy-focused companies. This year, there will also be a virtual session in the morning—policy makers, leading investors, and technology innovators will discuss technology trends and share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities during venture development from the startup side and investor side.
Register to attend the virtual morning session or the in-person evening poster conference.
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C3E Inclusive Leadership Workshop for Women in Energy
November 2, 2021, 7:00-9:00 pm ET
This two-hour workshop for graduate students, postdocs, and fellows will introduce participants to inclusive leadership practices and their role in achieving justice and equity in our society. Participants will discuss what it means to be a leader and what kind of leader we might want to become. They will explore the competencies of inclusive leaders including cultural intelligence, awareness of bias, humility, curiosity about others, effective collaboration, and visible commitment. A list of recommended readings will be provided. The conversation can continue online after the workshop for those participants interested in monthly leadership discussions.
Register.
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U.S. C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium and Awards: Justice and equity in clean energy
November 3, 12:30-4:30 pm ET and November 4, 12:00-3:30 pm ET
Clean energy, environmental justice, and social equity are at a critical juncture in the United States. All Americans should share in the benefits of the energy transition regardless of income, race, ethnicity, gender, and geographic location. These benefits include sustainable energy technologies, new job opportunities, healthier people, and a healthier planet. At this year’s 10th U.S. C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium and Awards, thought leaders will discuss the latest advances in the energy transition, this year’s U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), what lessons the United States can learn from other countries, and which U.S. successes are replicable in other countries, especially those with developing economies.
Register.
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MITEI Research Scientist
MITEI is looking for a research scientist to support the energy system modeling and analysis activities of our new Future Energy Systems Center. The Center is a Member-supported consortium that focuses on accelerating the energy transition as emerging technology and policy, demographic trends, and economics reshape the landscape of energy supply and demand.
Apply.
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Solving climate change is truly an interdisciplinary challenge. The Seed Fund grants foster collaboration and innovation from across all five of MIT’s schools and one college, encouraging an ‘all hands on deck approach’ to developing the energy solutions that will prove critical in combatting this global crisis.”
—Robert C. Armstrong, the director of MITEI, on the 2021 MITEI Seed Fund grants.
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