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
2026 Philippine energy crisis
The Philippines is the first country in the world to declare an energy emergency following the war in Iran. On March 23, 2026, Claire Castro, press officer of the Office of the President of the Philippines,
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
Energy Storage System in the Philippine Electric Power Industry
The passage of Republic Act No. 11234,entitled “Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) Act” on 08 March 2019 paved the way for streamlining and expediting the permitting
Evelyn Wang: A new energy source at MIT
As MIT''s first vice president for energy and climate, Evelyn Wang is working to broaden MIT''s research portfolio, scale up existing innovations, seek new breakthroughs, and channel
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
DOE now requires energy storage for large-scale
The policy marks a significant shift in how the Philippines manages the inherent intermittency of solar and wind power. By mandating “batteries” or
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.
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force
As the war with Iran drags on, energy-starved nations in Asia –– including close US allies –– are resorting to increasingly extreme measures to keep their economies afloat.
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.
DOE orders oil firms to report fuel storage capacity under energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) has directed, today, that oil industry players are to report and make available their fuel storage capacities, as part of more proactive efforts to strengthen
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
DOE mandates reporting of available fuel storage capacity, usage
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Wednesday it has issued an advisory mandating the submission and utilization of available storage capacity at oil and gas depots and
The Philippines'' Electricity Mix, Renewable Trajectory, and Outlook to
The Philippine grid remains coal‑dominated: in 2023 coal supplied about 62–63% of electricity, followed by natural gas ~14%. Renewables supplied ~22%, with hydro and geothermal
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
DOE requires oil, gas firms to fully disclose storage capacity
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an advisory requiring oil and gas firms to disclose their available storage capacity in depots and terminals nationwide.
DOE mandates full disclosure of storage capacity
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an advisory requiring all oil and gas players to disclose their available storage capacities at depots and terminals nationwide.
Philippines Declares National Energy Emergency as Global Oil Crisis
The Philippines has declared Southeast Asia''s first national energy emergency as a regional oil crisis deepens, exposing its reliance on imported fuel. Learn how Manila''s aggressive
Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance
The MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance, a five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova, aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations.
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