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MIT Climate Policy Center

March 12, 2026: Energy Bills + Buildings + Coalitions

This edition feat. unique policy research insights exploring whether renewables are contributing to rising electricity costs. Short answer: no, it's rate design. Also, welcoming Didem Nisanci!

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Three people smile and pose for a picture in front of a stage MIT Climate Policy Center February 9, 2026: NewDEAL + Cost of Climate + Powering Southeast Asia Group of 27 people stand and pose for a picture. MIT Climate Policy Center January 8, 2026: The Grid + Energy Poverty + Critical Minerals 2 people smiling and 4 people smiling behind them posing for a selfie. MIT Climate Policy Center December 4, 2025: COP30 + Data Centers + Carbon Coalition

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Carolina Evangelista MIT Climate Policy Center November 6, 2025: MIT at COP30 wildfires burning behind a body of water at night MIT Climate Policy Center October 2, 2025: Who Pays the Cost of Climate Change? Christopher Knittel during his talk. MIT Climate Policy Center September 4, 2025: Can Data Center Flexibility Save Money and Reduce Emissions? Bethany Patten speaking in a classroom. MIT Climate Policy Center July 31, 2025: Introducing the MIT Climate Policy Center

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