Energy & Sustainability Club | Case Competition

8th Annual Kellogg Energy & Sustainability Case Competition

The Kellogg Energy & Sustainability Club is thrilled to present the 8th annual Energy & Sustainability Case Competition. This virtual event invites MBA students from prestigious business schools around the world to collaborate and tackle a strategic energy challenge, with a particular emphasis on structuring Utility and Data Center partnerships.

REGISTRATION Deadline: january 28, 2026

Register HERE!

Competition Details

Teams will be tasked with creating a strategic plan for structuring Utility and Data Center partnerships. This will involve conducting market and financial assessments of their proposed strategy.

Each team should be comprised of 3 to 5 full-time or part-time MBA students from the same educational institution.

Prizes

Prize winnings* will be awarded for the case competition!

1st Place: $4,000

2nd Place: $2,500

3rd Place: $1,500

*Note: Gross amount - does not factor in associated domestic or international taxes or fees.

Important Dates

Case Released: January 30, 2026

First Round Submissions: February 9, 2026

Finalist Announcements: February 18, 2026

Final Presentations (The big day!): Early March, 2026

Note: These dates are subject to change.

Presented By

KESC sincerely thanks our generous sponsors for supporting this event!

Gold Tier Sponsor: The Librium Group

Silver Tier Sponsor: Guzman Energy

Bronze Tier Sponsor: Roeslein

Registration Opens Soon!

Contact Us

Nadine Kuhn | Case Competition VP | nadine.kuhn@northwestern.edu

Margot Frank | Case Competition VP | margot.frank@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Reena Patel | Case Competition Director | reena.patel1@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Matthew Remiasz | Case Competition Director | matthew.remiasz@kellogg.northwestern.edu