Decarbonizing the MIT Campus

Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………… 1 Integrated Model ………………………………………………………………...…... 3 Future Grid Emissions and Climate ………………………………………………… 6 Building Retrofits …………………………………………………………... 9 Advanced Building Controls ………………………………………………. 16 Energy Efficient Labs ……………………………………………………… 20 Geothermal District Systems ………………………………………………. 27 Energy Storage …………………………………………………………….. 36 Nuclear Batteries …………………………………………………………... 43 Deep Geothermal ………………………………………………………… 50 Local Carbon Capture ……………………………………………………... 56 Public Perception and Financial Risk …………………………………….. 63

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