EnergyHack @ GT

Powering Innovation for a Sustainable Future

January 23-25, 2026

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What

What is EnergyHack?

EnergyHack @ GT is a hackathon designed to bring together passionate students to develop solutions addressing the critical challenges in the energy industry. Over the course of 36 hours, participants will collaborate in teams to brainstorm, design, and prototype projects (for example, AI/ML projects, web-based tools, mobile applications, etc.) that promote sustainable practices based on diverse problem statements. The projects will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges. Along with showcasing keynote speeches and educational workshops, the event will culminate with the Top 3 teams winning prizes overall. This will be an in-person competition held on campus.

Where

Where is EnergyHack?

Bill Moore Student Success Center
225 North Avenue NW
Atlanta, GA 30332

When

When is EnergyHack?

January 23 – 25, 2026
A 36 Hour Coding Challenge

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Three Tracks

Renewables

Renewable energy harnesses natural resources like sunlight, wind, and water to generate clean and sustainable power. This track explores advancements in solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable technologies, inlcuidng technology to advance the adoption of renewables, to promote a greener, more resilient energy future.

Electrification & Mobility

Electrification focuses on transforming transportation and infrastructure through electric vehicles, charging networks, and clean power integration. This track examines innovations driving the shift toward efficient, low-emission mobility systems.

Smart Grid

Smart grid technology integrates digital systems with traditional power networks to enhance reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. This track explores intelligent energy management, real-time monitoring, and grid modernization to support the energy transition.

  • Advancements in solar, wind, and hydro technologies
  • Technologies to advance the adoption of renewables
  • Energy storage and integration solutions
  • Enhancing grid flexibility and resilience
  • Sustainable energy generation and distribution
  • Software for modeling and optimizing the performance of solar, wind, or hybrid renewable systems.
  • Software for permitting systems.
  • Hardware prototypes demonstrating innovative conversion, tracking, or storage mechanisms for renewables.
  • Expansion of electric vehicle (EV) adoption and infrastructure
  • Smart charging and grid-connected mobility solutions
  • Electrification of public transport and logistics
  • Policy and innovation for low-emission transportation
  • Software for optimizing electric vehicle charging operations or analyzing mobility energy demand.
  • Hardware prototypes improving charging efficiency, battery performance, or powertrain components.
  • Digitalization and automation of power networks
  • Real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance
  • Integration of renewable and distributed energy resources
  • Enhancing grid reliability, efficiency, and cybersecurity
  • Data Center operations
  • Software for grid monitoring, predictive fault detection, or distributed energy management.
  • Hardware prototypes enabling real-time sensing, control, or communication within smart grids.

Our Keynote Speakers

Hear from industry leaders driving innovation and shaping the future of energy.

Friday, January 23rd

Ann Dunkin

Ann Dunkin is a Distinguished External Fellow at the Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute. Before that, she served as the Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy, where she managed the department’s information technology portfolio and modernization; oversaw its cybersecurity efforts; led technology innovation and digital transformation; and enabled collaboration across the agency.

Saturday, January 24th

Troy Rice

Troy Rice is a Georgia Tech ISyE alum who serves as Vice President and General Manager of Florida Power & Light Energy Services at NextEra Energy. Troy has been part of NextEra Energy for two decades and is responsible for the strategy and operations of Florida’s premier energy service provider, offering numerous value-added products and services to all sectors.

Sunday, January 25th

Emily Morris

Emily Morris is the Founder & CEO of Emrgy, a climate tech company that transforms agricultural water infrastructure into renewable energy and water conservation projects. Since founding Emrgy in 2016, Emily has secured over $30 million in funding to bring Emrgy’s solution to market, and the company currently has 5 grid-connected projects in the US and New Zealand.

Workshops

Check out our workshops, held by our company partners.

Michael Levy: How to Engineer Innovative Energy Policy

The Energy of Change with GE Vernova

Tracking Efficiency in Modern Energy Infrastructure with Tractian

Frequently Asked Questions

The hackathon will take place January 23-25 at the Bill Moore Student Success Center. Specific details will be shared with participants closer to the event.

EnergyHack @GT is open to all Georgia Tech students, as well as students from other universities, regardless of major or experience level. We encourage teams to have a diverse range of skills, including engineering, business, and design.

No prior experience is necessary! We welcome beginners and experts alike. Mentors and industry professionals will be available during the event to assist with technical challenges and guide participants.

You can register either as an individual or with a pre-formed team. If you register individually, we will help you form a team at the event during the team mixer session. Participants are allowed to compete individually on the condition they attend the team mixer to attempt to form a team. The maximum number for a team is 4 members.

Bring your laptop, charger, and any other essential tools you might need for coding or designing. We recommend bringing a water bottle and snacks to keep yourself energized. The event venue will provide Wi-Fi and charging stations.

Yes! Industry professionals and experienced Georgia Tech students will serve as mentors to provide guidance throughout the event. We will also host workshops to help you with tools, technologies, and relevant energy topics.

Follow us at @energyhack.gt on Instagram and keep checking our website for the latest updates on challenges, sponsors, and event logistics.

Absolutely! We welcome volunteers to help with logistics, mentor participants, or assist in other capacities. Please apply using: https://linktr.ee/gtenergyhack

At this time, EnergyHack does not sponsor travel.

No problem! If you have any additional questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to us at energyclub@energy.gatech.edu.

Our Sponsors

At EnergyHack @ GT, our sponsors play a vital role in powering innovation and fostering the next generation of energy leaders. We are proud to collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to sustainable solutions and cutting-edge technology.

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