Energy

Energy production and use are clearly crucial to the functioning of modern economies and to enhanced quality of life. However, they also drive major environmental problems. The prospect of global warming and climate change driven by greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel combustion presents a particularly difficult challenge. Considerable science and technology development are needed, as well as policies that enable widespread and timely global deployment of key energy technologies.

Ernest Moniz, in collaboration with faculty colleagues across the Institute, is examining the linked technology and policy pathways to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions on a large scale. Recent and current work focuses on nuclear power, photovoltaics, and coal utilization with carbon dioxide geological sequestration. In addition, evolution of the electricity transmission system is under study.

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