On September 22-23, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) hosted its annual research conference (Energizing@MIT), themed this year on “Transitioning energy at a pivotal moment.”
More than 200 people attended in person and online, including faculty, scientists, and researchers; representatives of global energy firms; nonprofit organizations; and academic institutions. From keynote speakers to panelists, seed grant innovators to startup entrepreneurs, the conference featured exemplars in multiple categories.
The conference included a panel on considering issues related to balancing data center development, such as energy supply and grids, with community acceptance. Panelists included Steve Clemmer of the Union of Concerned Scientists; Larry Susskind of the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning; and Kathryn Kline Tyndall of the Bipartisan Policy Center; as well as moderator Caitlin Mueller of the MIT Department of Architecture.
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