The Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition (ECET) at the University of Southern California (USC) is at the forefront of driving innovation in emerging energy solutions. The center, founded in 2022, focuses on interdisciplinary research, educational programs, and partnerships with academia, industry, and government to address the pressing challenges of energy transition and sustainability. The third annual ECET Summit in 2025, co-sponsored by Chevron, continued the tradition of fostering dialogue on industry innovation. The Summit highlighted the need for collaboration and investment in clean energy technologies, emphasizing the importance of energy addition rather than substitution. Speakers discussed trends in sustainable technologies, private capital expenditures, and the growing reliance on energy for global prosperity. One of the key themes of the Summit was the addition of hydrogen as an energy source, alongside discussions on subsurface storage of carbon dioxide and the need to address the evolving shortage of energy-skilled professionals. Projects showcased at the Summit included innovative technologies like a Superconducting Temperature Prediction Tool for efficient energy transmission and advancements in hydrogen storage technology for transportation and aviation. Another notable project presented was CO₂-4DNet, an AI-powered tool developed to monitor and predict the movement of carbon dioxide stored underground. Led by Professor Behnam Jafarpour, this technology plays a vital role in industrial decarbonization by providing insights into subsurface conditions and aiding in emissions reduction efforts. The ECET Summit 2025 exemplified a positive outlook on the future of energy innovation and sustainability, urging stakeholders to collaborate and invest in clean energy solutions to address the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.