Lafayette, IN — April 15, 2023
In a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of sustainable solutions, the Center for Energy Education, Geenex, and the Purdue Student Sustainability Council are thrilled to announce the winners of the Clean Energy Case Competition. Over the course of three transformative weeks, student teams engaged in a battle of wits and creativity, striving to address a pressing question—how to effectively connect and communicate with rural Indiana stakeholders about renewable energy development. The results were nothing short of remarkable. ______________________________________________________________________________
A hearty round of applause goes out to the winning teams of the Clean Energy Case Competition! Their dedication, ingenuity, and commitment to addressing the challenges of renewable energy development in rural Indiana have earned them well-deserved recognition. ______________________________________________________________________________
The competition served as a platform for students to showcase their problem-solving skills, exercise their creativity, and propose actionable solutions that could shape the future of clean energy adoption. The question at the heart of the competition was not just a hypothetical scenario—it mirrored the real-world challenge of engaging rural stakeholders in conversations about renewable energy. ______________________________________________________________________________
The Center for Energy Education extends its gratitude to the judges who lent their expertise to the competition. Among them were esteemed professors from Purdue University, whose insights and guidance added depth to the judging process. But the competition’s success wasn’t just a result of the judges’ expertise—it was a culmination of the efforts of all participants who engaged in this enriching journey. ______________________________________________________________________________
The in-person presentations held an air of anticipation and excitement, and the event was graced by a remarkable audience. The presence of city council members, area planning committee members, Purdue Extension personnel, and the state Representative for the area added weight to the competition’s significance. Their attendance underscored the importance of engaging stakeholders at every level in conversations about clean energy development. ______________________________________________________________________________
The Clean Energy Case Competition was not just an event—it was a triumph of innovation, education, and collective action. As teams showcased their solutions, they painted a picture of a future where collaboration and sustainability converge for the benefit of communities. ______________________________________________________________________________
In first place, we have RAMP, whose ingenuity and insight propelled them to the forefront. In second place, Purdue THINK demonstrated their depth of understanding, followed closely by Clean Energy Club, whose dedication earned them third place.