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HBCU CLEAN ENERGY EDUCATION PRIZE PARTNERSHIPS TRACK

Advancing clean energy programming, opportunities, and connections for
historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
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OVERVIEW

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the HBCU Clean Energy Education
Prize to help develop advanced clean energy programming opportunities and
connections for HBCUs across the United States. The prize focuses on three
primary goals: 

 1. Inspire K-12 and community college students to engage with and learn about
    clean energy subjects through HBCU-hosted educational programs.
 2. Initiate partnerships between HBCUs and other universities with proven clean
    energy focused programs to build new cross-university curriculum
    enhancements or exchange programs, along with degree and certificate
    programs.
 3. Integrate and build programming between university and industry partners to
    advance career opportunities for HBCU students in the clean energy field. 

The prize aims to help HBCUs achieve these goals through two distinct prize
tracks—the Partnerships Track and Inspire Track. This page is for the
Partnerships Track. For more information on the Inspire Track, please visit
herox.com/hbcu-inspire. 

 



The Partnerships Track supports building partnerships between HBCUs and other
universities, government agencies, and industry leaders to inform new programs
and provide professional opportunities that will equip HBCU students with the
skills needed to succeed in clean energy careers. 

Phases

The Partnerships Track is comprised of three phases. For more information on the
Partnerships Track phases, please read the official rules document.

 * Phase 1: Competitors will develop a plan of action, provide evidence of
   partnership commitment, describe the goals and benefits of partnerships, and
   discuss how the partnerships will positively impact HBCU students. Up to 10
   HBCU winners will each win a $100,000 cash award and be eligible to compete
   in Phase 2.
 * Phase 2: Competitors will showcase how they were able to implement their
   plans, advance their partnerships, and successfully develop new programming
   that will help provide improved educational and career opportunities to HBCU
   students. Up to 10 HBCU winners will split a total prize pool of up to
   $4,000,000 and be eligible to compete in Phase 3.
 * Phase 3: Competitors will provide further updates on the implementation of
   their partnerships and programming. Up to three HBCU winners will split a
   total prize pool of up to $1,750,000.

Key Dates

Anticipated dates are subject to change. For the final dates, please read
the official rules document.

 * Phase 1 Launches: August 29, 2023
 * Informational Webinar: September 19, 2023
 * Phase 1 Submissions Due: December 19, 2023
 * Phase 1 Winners Announced: February 2024 (anticipated)
 * Phase 2 Launches: February 2024 (anticipated)
 * Phase 2 Submissions Due: June 2024 (anticipated)
 * Phase 2 Winners Announced: July 2024 (anticipated)
 * Phase 3 Launches: July 2024 (anticipated)
 * Phase 3 Submissions Due: December 2024 (anticipated)
 * Phase 3 Winners Announced: January 2025 (anticipated).

Eligibility

All HBCUs in the United States and U.S. territories are eligible to apply to one
or both tracks. For more details, please read the official rules document.

Informational Webinar

For more information on the Partnerships Track, please view the recording of the
Partnerships Track informational webinar.

Resource Partners Webinar

In early October, organizations that have submitted the Resource Partners
Interest Form will be invited to present at the Resource Partners Webinar. This
webinar will be an opportunity for competitors to learn more about organizations
that are interested in partnering and the resources they can provide. The date
of the webinar will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

 

Interested in getting the latest information about DOE's work in diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in STEM? Sign up for the Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s DEIA in STEM Updates newsletter.



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GUIDELINES

Please review the official rules for the complete application process and
instructions for competing. 
 

Follow the challenge page to receive the latest updates. For any questions,
please use the contact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly
at HBCUprize@nrel.gov.


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NEW PRIZE OPPORTUNITIES — COMMUNITY ENERGY INNOVATION PRIZE

Oct. 19, 2023, 11:51 a.m. PDT by NREL Prize Administrator

Hello, challengers!

The $7.49 million Community Energy Innovation Prize is open now! This new prize
builds on the success of the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize and the
Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize, but is now open to community-based
organizations, the private sector, nonfederal government entities,
manufacturers, and collegiate teams.

In this new expanded prize, participants will compete in three tracks:
Collegiate, Clean Energy Ecosystem, or Manufacturing Ecosystem. Competitors will
strategize ways to provide support, build trust, and strengthen relationships
and partnerships with underserved communities while advancing the clean energy
transition.

Ready to get started competing, partnering, or supporting the prize? Check out
the informational webinar recordings on the prize's HeroX page.

Questions? View the prize’s official rules, or feel free to reach out to prize
administrators at communityenergy@nrel.gov. 




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RESOURCE PARTNERS WEBINAR RECORDING AND SLIDES NOW AVAILABLE

Oct. 5, 2023, 2:47 p.m. PDT by NREL Prize Administrator

Hi, challengers!

Thank you to all of the resource partners who presented at today's webinar. The
webinar recording and presentation slides are now available in the Resources
section, and the contact information for each speaker is included on the slides.
Even more organizations interested in partnering can be found on the Resource
Partner Contact List in the Resources section. However, you are also welcome to
partner with organizations not on the list.

If you have any questions, please email HBCUprize@nrel.gov.




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REGISTRATION REMINDER: RESOURCE PARTNERS WEBINAR TOMORROW

Oct. 4, 2023, 12:28 p.m. PDT by NREL Prize Administrator

Hi, challengers!

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's Resource Partners Webinar at 12 p.m. ET
where you'll hear from the following organizations that are interested in
partnering with HBCUs for the Partnerships Track:

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway
Electrification (ASPIRE) Engineering Research Center
BRITE
Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)
Engineering for One Planet
EVHybridNoire
Freedom Forever
GRID Alternatives
IBM
Impact Energy
Micro Nano Technology Education Center
OneEnergy Renewables
The Pearson Evaluation and Education Research Group (PEER Group)
Re-Volv Solar Ambassador Program

 

If you have any questions, please email HBCUprize@nrel.gov.
 




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REGISTER FOR RESOURCE PARTNERS WEBINAR

Sept. 25, 2023, 1:03 p.m. PDT by NREL Prize Administrator

Hi, challengers!

Next week, on Oct. 5 at 12 p.m. ET, we will be hosting the Resource Partners
Webinar. If you represent an HBCU interested in competing in the Partnerships
Track, and need help connecting with interested organizations, we encourage you
to register for this webinar! A diverse group of organizations representing
universities, nonprofits, and industry will present their backgrounds and
available resources.

For more information on the organizations that will be presenting, please check
out the Resource Partners Contact Info List in the Resources section. 

If you have any questions, please email HBCUprize@nrel.gov.




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PARTNERSHIPS TRACK INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE

Sept. 21, 2023, 12:34 p.m. PDT by NREL Prize Administrator

Hello, challengers!
Thank you to all who attended the Partnerships Track informational webinar. The
recording is now available on YouTube and in the Resources section. 

If you have any additional questions about the track or about connecting with a
resource partner, please email HBCUprize@nrel.gov.

 




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