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2025 Special Event

The 1st Annual Hack-the-Heat Hack-A-Thon

Innovate for a greener, fairer energy future—right here in Houston.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025  ·  Post Houston, 401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77201

Overview

Join us for a fast-paced, impact-driven hackathon during Houston Energy and Climate Week. Whether you're a coder, designer, data scientist, or energy-obsessed, this is your chance to help shape the future of energy in Houston and beyond.

What's the challenge?

We're tackling the real-world climate and energy challenges facing Houston—head-on. Expect problem statements like: How can we help Texans shift their energy usage to save money and reduce emissions? This is a space for collaboration, creativity, and climate solutions.

Who should join?

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A developer with a love for APIs

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A designer who can bring ideas to life

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A climate advocate with bold ideas

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A student looking to make an impact

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Or just someone with a passion for solving big, messy problems

What's in it for me? For Houston?

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Cash prizes for the top team

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Mentorship from Octopus Energy and industry experts

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The chance to see your idea turned into a real product

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Food, swag, and good vibes

Ready to make energy better?

Spots are limited—grab yours now and get ready to build something brilliant.