ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE), and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO), the Community Energy Innovation (CEI) Prize supports local organizations with proven track records of engaging underserved communities and/or promoting environmental, climate, and energy justice as they enact community-led climate and clean energy solutions. On Dec. 4 – 5, 2024, the DOE’s second Community Energy Innovation Summit will be held at the University of Illinois Chicago (a federally designated Minority Serving Institution), building on the success of the Collegiate Track Summit held on June 25, 2024 in Washington, DC.

This coming CEI Summit will feature pitch presentations by the winning teams of the Clean Energy and Manufacturing Ecosystem Tracks, followed by workshops and networking sessions to help teams and other stakeholders connect with federal and non-federal resources to support their ongoing efforts to implement community-based clean energy initiatives. The summit is free and open to the public!

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Visiting from out of town?

Book a room at the Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop in downtown Chicago using this booking link to receive a group discount.

GET INVOLVED!

As a Power Connector for the American-Made Challenges program, CEBN is organizing this event in partnership with DOE. Anyone working to create a more inclusive clean energy economy is encouraged to attend–including leaders from industry, government institutions, nonprofits, higher education, and beyond. There are additional opportunities to get further involved. Contact Lynn Abramson to learn more.

• SPEED NETWORKING: Institutions providing technical assistance, funding, research support, fabrication and testing facilities, or other types of services to support clean energy research and deployment are invited to participate in speed networking sessions with CEI teams and other attendees.
• SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Thank you to our current sponsors–Clean Energy for America Education Fund, Climate Power, and E2–for helping to make this event possible! Learn more about remaining sponsorship opportunities.