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Carbon Management Collegiate Competition

Funded by DOE's Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Office, this competition tasks students to propose a regional carbon transport network.

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The U.S. Department of Energy's Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Office is launching the Carbon Management Collegiate Competition for Spring Semester 2023. Collegiate students will be tasked with proposing a regional carbon transport network, defining its business model, and optimizing the transport network across several parameters and with consideration to regional stakeholders, challenges, and cost variability.

Interdisciplinary teams are required to present a real-world example of work in multi-functional teams. Teams must be comprised of 3 or more undergraduate or graduate students and represent more than one major with preference towards majors or specializations in business, supply chain, geosciences, engineering, GIS, land management, law, computer science, and/or public policy. It is highly encouraged to have representation across two or more disciplines. Faculty participation is welcomed and optional, but the faculty participant does not take the place of a student in the 3-student requirement. 

This competition seeks a diverse range of participants with consideration to disadvantaged communities and underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields to advance carbon management technologies and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emission goals in a just and sustainable way. 

Please review the official rules  for the complete application process and instructions for competing.

If you want to receive updates on the prize or have any questions, please subscribe by using the contact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at CarbonComp@nrel.gov.

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Final Deadline Reminders

April 11, 2023, 2:41 p.m. PDT by NREL Challenge

Dear Carbon Management Collegiate Competition Teams,

The deadline for final submissions is this Friday, April 14, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Be sure to upload your completed submission well before the deadline to avoid potential delays that may arise due to technical difficulties.

As a reminder, all Team Captains have access to begin the final submission, but after it’s created, any team member can edit, adjust, and enter the submission. A full submission includes a cover page and narrative, an Excel spreadsheet with LCA calculations, maps in GIS or Google Maps format, and a summary submission slide. You can include the LCA spreadsheet directly within the narrative document. Don’t forget to use the final submission template provided in the HeroX resources!

Finally, we have one last opportunity to join the Entrepreneur Futures Network Office Hours before the submission deadline! Sign up here to attend this event on Wednesday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. EST for last-minute answers and feedback on your submission.

Good luck!

CMCC Team

Final Submission Deadline Just Over One Week Away!

April 5, 2023, 9:45 a.m. PDT by NREL Challenge

Dear Carbon Management Collegiate Competition Teams,

The final submission deadline is just over one week away! Don’t wait for the last minute, get started on your submission now to ensure you don’t run into any technical difficulties. A few quick reminders:

  • Final submission deadline: Friday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
    • All Team Captains have access to begin the Final Submission. You can find this link on the HeroX home page. Please let us know ASAP if you do not see a submission button.
    • Only the Team Captain can begin the submission, but after it’s created any team member can edit, adjust, and enter the submission.
  • A full submission includes a cover page and narrative, Excel spreadsheet with LCA calculations, maps in GIS or Google Maps format, and a summary submission slide. For more details on submission requirements, please see the official prize rules.
  • Don’t forget to use the final submission template provided in the HeroX resources.
  • EFN’s is still offering office hours to provide feedback and support for your submissions! You can find a time and sign up here.
  • Reminder that during the Midway Check-In, several teams asked questions—answers have been posted in the FAQ on HeroX for everyone to see.

We look forward to reviewing your innovative ideas!

CMCC Team

Midway Check-In Feedback, and Reminders

March 20, 2023, 6:55 a.m. PDT by NREL Challenge

Hello Carbon Management Collegiate Competition teams! Below are a few important announcements and reminders:

  • All Midway Check-In feedback has been sent to Team Captains using the email addresses listed on your HeroX applications.
  • For any questions that were asked as part of the Midway Check-In, responses have been posted in the FAQ here on HeroX.
  • As you prepare your Final Submission (due April 14th!), if you are struggling with any parameters, please schedule time to chat with one or both of our Power Connectors - EFN and NHSSF. They are here to help!
  • Lastly, Team Captains please double check that your main HeroX page says "Solve This Challenge" or "Enter" under the competition title. Please let us know if you don't see an option to complete your final submission so that we can make sure everyone is set ahead of the April 14th deadline!

Good luck as we enter the final stages of the Carbon Management Collegiate Competition!

CMCC Team

Competition Reminders and Resources!

March 10, 2023, 9:45 a.m. PST by NREL Challenge

Thank you to the teams who completed the Midway Check-In submission! Per the Official Rules, these teams will be receiving their feedback and will be able to complete a Final Submission. Below are a few important reminders!

  • The deadline for the Final Submission is Friday, April 14th at 12pm EST
  • The Official Rules contain the specific points that should be addressed for each of the five parameters. Make sure to see how these parameters will be scored!
  • Our Power Connectors EFN and NHSSF are available to provide feedback and support!
  • The Resources section of HeroX contains a final submission template you can follow, as well as extremely helpful reference lists and data resources!

Please reach out to or make a forum post here with any questions or concerns!

Reminder! Required Midway Submission Due Tomorrow!

Feb. 27, 2023, 8:55 a.m. PST by NREL Challenge

Don't forget to submit your Mindway Check-In by tomorrow, February 28th at 5pm EST! A few reminders:

  • Even if your submission isn't as thorough or detailed as you'd like, please go ahead and submit in order to get feedback.
  • Navigate to the Resources section to find a template to guide your submission.
  • See the Updates below for a detailed Q&A about the Midway Check-In.

You can also feel free to contact with any questions or concerns. Good luck to our teams finishing up their Midway Check-In submissions!

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