Our current energy system is a potent contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. At IGS, we are researching clean, affordable, and universally accessible energy solutions. Science communication on energy-related topics is also paramount in our work.
Major Research Projects
CELT Launches
IGS is collaborating on the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative with the Healey-Driscoll Administration and UMass Lowell — working together to advance equitable clean energy transitions in Massachusetts. The project combines Boston University's expertise in energy systems, data visualization, and community engagement.
Latest News & Events
Apply to New ENERGIZE Graduate Student Training Program in Energy Materials Research
Distribution of EV Charging Infrastructure Across US is Unequal and Not Improving, First-time Nationwide Study Finds
The income gap for access to public EV chargers is now three times that of gas stations on a national scale. Does access to electric vehicles vary by race or income? This is a pressing concern for just transitions as electric vehicle (EV) adoption has grown exponentially in the United States over the past decade. […]
IGS Partners with Healey-Driscoll Administration and UMass Lowell to Advance Equitable Clean Energy in Massachusetts
The Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell, and Boston University have launched the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative, a new international partnership to advance an equitable energy transition in Massachusetts, empower communities, and train the next generation of climate leaders. The effort is backed by $5.7 million in funding from the Department of Energy […]
Community Input Is Critical to a Just Clean Energy Transition, New California Case Studies Illustrate
New IGS studies describe solutions for deploying solar energy with equity and justice for nearby communities.
Working Towards a Zero Waste World Workshop Series
Addressing the next big questions in waste, recycling, and manufacturing.
Spotlight on Faculty Research
Research Making Headlines
The Race to a Battery-Powered Future
Engineers at BU are figuring out how to make better, more sustainable batteries—a technology that is essential for clean energy.