European Youth Energy Communication Hackathon
Hackathon Officially Over
EUROPEAN YOUTH ENERGY DAY
To find out more, visit the European Youth Energy Day page on the EUSEW website.
*To be eligible, individuals must be born on or after 29 October 1986.
ABOUT EUSEW
The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2021 will be online from 25 to 29 October 2021, with a 3-day digital Policy Conference, the EUSEW Awards celebrating the year’s top sustainable energy projects, the second European Youth Energy Day, and Networking Village including virtual stands and other networking activities.
The 16th edition under the theme ‘Towards 2030: Reshaping the European Energy System’ is an unmissable opportunity to connect, engage, network, and reflect on the biggest issues in clean energy in Europe and beyond.
To find out more about EUSEW, please visit eusew.eu for the detailed programme about the Week, and how to register for the event.
🏅Prizes
The Hackathon will reward three teams who will be awarded third, second and first place.
The breakdown per winner will be as follows:
Gold (first place):
- €2,000 dedicated to training and material for communication and/or sustainable development purposes (example: a training course, a software acquisition, a camera, etc.) – list of items to be submitted to and approved by the organisers;
- Mentorship programme with the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN);
- Dialogue with EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson;
- Participation at EUSEW 2022 for one representative of the team (e.g. travel and accommodation expenses, maximum of two nights) to present their project in a communication session.
Silver (second place):
- € 1,000 dedicated to training and material for communication and/or sustainable development purposes (example: a training course, a software acquisition, a camera, etc.) – list of items to be submitted to and approved by the organisers;
- Mentorship programme with the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN);
- Dialogue with EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson;
- Participation at EUSEW 2022 for one representative of the team (e.g. travel and accommodation expenses, maximum of two nights) to present their project in a communication session.
Bronze (third place):
- € 500 dedicated to training and material for communication and/or sustainable development purposes (example: a training course, a software acquisition, a camera, etc.) – list of items to be submitted to and approved by the organisers;
- Mentorship programme with the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN);
- Dialogue with EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson;
- Participation at EUSEW 2022 for one representative of the team (e.g. travel and accommodation expenses, maximum of two nights) to present their project in a communication session.
Live Sessions
Hackathon Topics, resources and prizes
Hackathon rules, submissions and evaluation
Challenges
Increase consumer awareness on their energy consumption and impact
This challenge is about raising consumer self-awareness: how can we make people more aware of their own energy usage, energy consumption, and the impact this has on the planet? We need to find new and original ways to raise awareness and get people to look at their own behaviour.
Increase consumer awareness about energy efficiency and practices of how to save energy and reduce their CO2 footprint
This challenge is about affecting change and showing people how they can make a difference: looking specifically at carbon footprint and CO2 emissions, how can we more effectively encourage consumers to reduce their carbon footprint in their everyday lives?
Increase energy efficiency in buildings - construction materials, isolation or heating and cooling
This challenge is about changing the way we design and insulate our buildings to minimise improve our environmental impact: focusing on building construction and urban living, how can we encourage people in our communities to adapt the way they live and the materials they use to make everyday buildings (and our urban environment in general) more energy efficient?
Improve and facilitate a dialogue between local policy actors/public authorities and communities on energy transition
This challenge is about highlighting how this dialogue can, and why it should, be achieved: how can we foster dialogue between citizens and the policy-makers who can help affect change? How can we increase citizens’ awareness of (and spark their interest in) the need for this dialogue?
Develop narratives, outreach and communication techniques to address opposition and disinformation about Renewable Energy projects
This challenge is about combating mis-information and dis-information about Renewable Energy Sources (RES): how do we build a narrative that addresses the criticism against RES projects and empowers potential supporters of projects, to have an audible voice that is heard by politicians?
Winners Announcement
European Youth Energy Day – Hackathon award ceremony
Agenda
16 September
✅ Registration
23 September
🔎 Ideation phase
17 October
Submission of Ideas proposals (Milestone 1)
21 October
Selection of up to 10 teams competing in the 48H Hackathon
25 October
48H Hackathon
27 October
Submission of final Ideas (Milestone 2)
27 October
🚩 Third Jury Assessment of the Ideas
28 October
European Youth Energy Day
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