Hackathon Summary
The AI × Climate Hackathon for NYC Climate Week brought together 36 participants to tackle climate issues with AI-driven solutions. Organized in partnership with Betaworks, the event was part of NYC Climate Week and aimed at developing AI prototypes and business models over a six-hour duration. The hackathon resulted in 18 projects that focused on challenges such as reducing energy consumption in data centers, conducting geospatial analysis for urban sustainability, and utilizing LLMs for climate education.
Participants formed teams either prior to or during the event, striving to create impactful AI-driven solutions. The judging criteria prioritized the project's scalability, feasibility, robustness of research, innovation, and the application of AI. Judges assessed submissions based on their potential to reduce greenhouse gases and practical applicability.
The event provided a collaborative platform for AI developers and sustainability experts to design solutions addressing significant climate challenges. Partners such as Betaworks, The Navigation Fund, Hack for Earth, and Dorahacks enhanced the event's impact and participation, promoting innovation in climate-related fields.
Hackathon Winners
Overall Winner & LLMs as a Climate Educator Prize Winners
- ePUE - An innovation for data centers that introduces Enriched Power Usage Effectiveness (ePUE). This tool incorporates regional energy mixes and emissions, allowing for comprehensive evaluation of efficiency and sustainability impacts.
Slashing Energy Use in Data Centers Prize Winners
- ePUE Detailed information is provided here.
Geospatial Analysis for Urban Sustainability Prize Winners
- TECH-E: Co-pilot for clean energy technician - An AI-based solution to accelerate the training and productivity of clean energy technicians, specifically in home electrification.
- UrbanScan Solutions - Utilizes satellite imagery, thermal data, and AI technologies to help developers reduce emissions and meet Local Law 97 standards by optimizing building retrofits for sustainability.
For more details, explore all projects at the Hackathon page.
About the Organizer
Climate Hackathon NYC
Climate Hackathon NYC focuses on addressing environmental challenges through innovative technologies. By collaborating with a network of developers and industry professionals, the organization leverages blockchain to advance sustainability initiatives. Through dynamic events and collaborative projects, Climate Hackathon NYC builds a community dedicated to tech-driven climate action, demonstrating the transformative potential of emerging technologies in solving global environmental issues. This positions the organization at the forefront of eco-centric technological advancements.