Hackathon Summary
The AI × Climate Hackathon for NYC Climate Week brought together 36 participants to solve climate issues with AI-driven solutions. Organized in partnership with Betaworks as part of NYC Climate Week, the event focused on developing AI prototypes and business models within six hours. The Hackathon produced 18 projects, focusing on challenges such as reducing energy consumption in data centers, geospatial analysis for urban sustainability, and using LLMs for climate education.
Participants formed teams before or during the event and worked to create impactful AI-driven solutions. Judging criteria prioritized the projects’ scalability, feasibility, robustness of research, innovation, and application of AI. Judges evaluated submissions based on the projects’ potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and practical applicability.
The event provided a platform for AI developers and sustainability experts to collaborate and design solutions to address major climate challenges. Partners such as Betaworks, The Navigation Fund, Hack for Earth, and Dorahacks increased the impact and participation of the event and promoted innovation in climate-related fields.
Hackathon Winners
Overall Winner LLMs as a Climate Educator Prize Winners
• ePUE - An innovation for data centers introduces Enriched Power Usage Effectiveness (ePUE). This tool combines regional energy mix and emissions to provide a more comprehensive assessment of efficiency and sustainability impacts.
Slashing Energy Use in Data Centers Prize Winners
• ePUE details can be viewed here .
Geospatial Analysis for Urban Sustainability Prize Winners
• TECH-E: Co-pilot for clean energy technician – AI-based solution to accelerate training and productivity of clean energy technicians for home electrification.
• UrbanScan Solutions - uses satellite imagery, thermal data and AI technology to help developers reduce emissions by optimizing building retrofits for sustainability and Local Law 97 compliance.
For more details, visit the Hackathon page .
About the Organizer
Climate Hackathon NYC
Climate Hackathon NYC focuses on solving environmental challenges through innovative technology. By working with a network of developers and industry professionals, the organization uses blockchain to advance sustainable development initiatives. Through dynamic events and collaborative projects, Climate Hackathon NYC builds a community dedicated to technology-driven climate action, demonstrating the transformative potential of emerging technologies in solving global environmental problems. This puts the organization at the forefront of eco-tech advancements.
