mission
The MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance is a collaboration that brings together MIT researchers and GE Vernova experts to develop and scale sustainable energy systems worldwide. The mission is to advance research, education, and career opportunities across MIT while focusing on critical themes: decarbonization, electrification, digital + AI, and renewable energy acceleration.
focus
electrify
Advance electric technologies that can power the future of homes, transport, and industry. From vehicles to heating and beyond, electrification is key to reducing dependence on fossil fuels and building sustainable systems at scale.
decarbonize
Design low-carbon pathways for power generation and manufacturing. By leveraging breakthroughs in clean fuels, carbon capture, and advanced nuclear, we can reduce emissions across the most energy-intensive sectors.
accelerate
Scale renewable and low-carbon energy systems—including solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear—to meet rising global demand. Rapid deployment and integration of these solutions will be critical to reaching climate goals.
optimize
Transform energy systems with smarter design, digital tools, and AI-powered models. By optimizing efficiency and resilience, we can ensure cleaner energy reaches more people, more reliably, at lower cost.
team
Anantha Chandrakasan
Provost, MIT
Co-Chair & Joint Steering Committee Member
Scott Strazik
GE Vernova CEO
Co-Chair & Joint Steering Committee Member
Betar Gallant
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, MIT
Faculty Director & Joint Steering Committee Member
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, GE Vernova
Joint Steering Committee Member
Evelyn Wang
VP for Energy and Climate, MIT
Joint Steering Committee Member
Krishna Jonnalagadda
Chief Technology Officer, GE Vernova
Joint Steering Committee Member
Tia Giurleo
Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives, MIT
Prerna Bhargava
Sr. Program Administrator, MIT
Grace Caza
Chief of Staff – Operations and Supply Chain
Alliance Operations – GE Vernova
Sarah Besnoff
Senior Human Rights and Sustainability Counsel
Alliance Operations – GE Vernova
in the news
Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance
Five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations.
MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance kicks off on MIT campus
Collaboration between MIT-GE Vernova aims to develop and scale sustainable energy systems
GE Vernova commits $50 million to MIT as energy company celebrates its first year
GE Vernova, MIT launch alliance to build ‘grid of the future’
Betar Gallant named faculty director of MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance
This alliance embodies the spirit of the MIT Climate Project — combining cutting-edge research, a shared drive to tackle today’s toughest energy challenges, and a deep sense of optimism about what we can achieve together.
– Sally Kornbluth, President MIT
It’s a privilege to combine forces with MIT’s world-class faculty and students as we work together to realize an optimistic, innovation-driven approach to solving the world’s most pressing challenges.
– Scott Strazik, GE Vernova CEO
get involved
We’re building dedicated opportunities for students, faculty, and industry partners to connect with the MIT and GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance. From internships and fellowships to research collaborations and industry partnerships, these resources will be available here soon.
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faculty
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funded research
industry
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