Mayor's low carbon prize - Recognising student innovation
Calling London students - do you have big ideas? Can you solve big challenges? Could you help reduce carbon from London's buildings?
The Mayor's Low Carbon prize is offering London's students the chance to win up to £20,000 support for their ideas to help London become a leading low carbon city.
What are we looking for?
We want your fresh ideas on how we can reduce London’s carbon emissions and energy use from buildings. Whether you’ve got an original concept that needs funding or wish to develop an existing product or service, our panel of high profile judges including Sir Terry Farrell and Zac Goldmsith MP is waiting to hear from you.
How do I apply?
It couldn’t be easier to enter. Ask @GLAenergy on twitter to find out how. Alternatively, send in an application, short video or design to: l.laker@lse.ac.uk
Need inspiration?
Here are some examples from London students of problems we need to solve:
- Being able to control central heating away from the home, so it can be switched on just before you arrive home and off after you have left
- Businesses and shops leaving their doors open
- Businesses, shops and homes leaving lights on
- Shop assistants wearing summer weight clothes in the middle of winter
- Better ways of collecting and using waste
- Inspiring people to live sustainably
Why do we need to cut London’s carbon?
With 80% of London’s CO2 emissions coming from electricity and fossil fuel use in our homes and workplaces, and energy prices increasing, we must become more energy efficient. The Mayor wants to cut CO2 emissions in London by 60% by 2025, but we need your help to achieve this target.
What do I get out of it?
The lucky winners will get up to £20,000 to develop their ideas too, thanks to our sponsor, Berkeley Group. You will also be recognised at a special awards ceremony at City Hall by the Mayor of London and get the chance to meet other panel judges.
When is the deadline?
You must submit your entry by midday, Wednesday 29 February.
The prize is open to all students in further and higher education institutions in Greater London. All applicants must provide proof of student registration.
