MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research
At the MIT Energy Initiative''s Annual Research Conference, industry leaders agreed collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies amidst a changing energy landscape.
California''s SGIP Equity Programs Make Energy
However, home batteries are still costly to purchase and install. In order to help reach its clean energy goals, the California Public Utilities
California Battery Storage Incentives
Amid the growing rates of wildfires, rolling blackouts, and the associated risks posed to those dependent on consistent energy, the California Public Utilities
Battery Storage Incentives by State
Maximize battery storage savings with federal and state incentives like SGIP and ITC. Learn how PowerFlex helps businesses optimize energy
California SGIP: Home Battery & Solar Rebates Explained
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is a California incentive that helps pay for home energy storage systems—and certain solar
Making clean energy investments more successful
New research emphasizes the importance of well-validated models and forecasting tools in evaluating choices for investments in clean energy technologies and policies by governments and
How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
A look at how AI can be used to help support the clean energy transition by helping to manage power grid operations, plan infrastructure investments, guide the development of novel
Giving buildings an “MRI” to make them more energy-efficient and
Founded by a team from MIT, Lamarr.AI utilizes drones, thermal imaging, and AI to identify energy waste and structural issues in buildings and recommend retrofits.
Battery Policies and Incentives Search
Use this tool to search for policies and incentives related to batteries for electric vehicle and stationary energy storage applications.
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
The new Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies (LMNT) at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center accelerates fusion materials testing using cyclotron proton beam
Next-generation geothermal energy: Promise, progress, and challenges
Geothermal energy, a clean, continuous energy source accessible in many locations, has been slow to catch on. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Romans made extensive use of geothermal
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
Free Solar and Battery Backup for Low-Income
In 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) authorized an additional $280 million to fund energy storage systems and solar
Understanding ammonia energy''s tradeoffs around the world
MIT Energy Initiative researchers calculated the economic and environmental impact of future ammonia energy production and trade pathways.
SGIP: The Complete Guide to California''s Self-Generation Incentive
Comprehensive guide to California''s SGIP battery rebates. Learn eligibility, application process, and incentive rates up to $1,100/kWh. Updated for 2025.
Study: Fusion energy could play a major role in the global response to
Investigators in the MIT Energy Initiative and the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center have found that — depending on its future cost and performance — fusion energy has the potential
Solar battery incentives and rebates in 2026
Battery storage rebates and incentives can reduce your
A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy
MIT engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed for crude oil
California Battery Storage Incentives: SGIP Tax Credit
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) initiative that provides rebates for installing energy