Teams interested in applying to the Buildings Upgrade Prize can now access the Phase 1 application via the HeroX platform. 

Before submitting an application be sure to read through the following materials and take advantage of all of the resources available: 
 

  • Read the official prize rules on HeroX (available in English and Spanish)
  • Register for the upcoming live informational webinar on May 4 at 11 a.m. ET 
  • View pre-recorded informational sessions on YouTube
  • See if your question has been answered in the prize FAQs
  • Visit the Selected Federal Funding and Technical Assistance Sources for Building Upgrades Airtable 
    • This new resource provides a high-level, searchable overview of federal resources that can support communities, organizations, and individuals interested in energy-efficient upgrades to their existing building stock.
  • Email us at buildingsup@nrel.gov with any additional questions