Their work spanned continents and disciplines, but each asked a version of the same question: how do we build energy systems that are cleaner, and also affordable and equitable for the communities living alongside them?

Every summer, Dartmouth's Irving Institute becomes the meeting ground for early-career geographers, engineers, economists, and more—all united by a shared interest in solving one of humanity's most pressing challenges: the transition to sustainable and equitable energy systems.

Frohman brings experience as an investor and entrepreneur in the energy and climate space, as well as the industrial materials, IT, and consumer products sectors. His recent focus areas include clean energy, electrification of transport, and alternative proteins.

Within two months of graduation, 68 percent of the inaugural Master of Energy Transition cohort secured job offers or advanced study placements.

Drawing on nearly three decades in energy regulation and policy, Abigail Ross Hopper '93 will lead special projects focused on accelerating transmission infrastructure upgrades needed to meet the nation's electricity demand.

Teams took on problems ranging from grid reliability and energy storage, to sustainable fuels infrastructure, rural electrification, fleet decarbonization, and community engagement in renewable energy development.

Members of the Class of 2026 took full advantage of Irving Institute offerings. They leave Dartmouth with research published, litigation mapped, buildings analyzed, capital deployed, and documentaries in progress.

Dartmouth lecturer Shuchen Cong blends technical analysis with human realities, emphasizing uncertainty, cross-sector fluency, and communicating complex findings to diverse stakeholders.

A newly signed memorandum of understanding between Dartmouth and Germany's TU Bergakademie Freiberg formalizes a complementary partnership to tackle the energy transition from every angle, opening new doors for researchers, students, and communities on both sides of the Atlantic.

In a thought piece, Honor Passow outlines the utility perspective on distributed energy resources.