Far from being a mere neutral technical advancement, the rapid development of artificial intelligence raises questions about its compatibility with the energy transition.
Are you a student? Eco Notepad invites you to share your analysis and participate in the debate.
For the 8th Eco Notepad Competition, the Banque de France is inviting students in France to write an essay on " Does artificial intelligence jeopardize the energy transition?”.
The two winning entries will be selected based on the following criteria: rigour and relevance of economic reasoning, quality of writing, clarity and logic of presentation, educational value and originality. Entries should preferably be in French. The two best entries will be published on the Banque de France website and will receive a prize of EUR 3,000 for the winner and EUR 1,500 for the runner-up.
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The awards ceremony will take place in Lyon during the Journées de l'Économie (Economy Days) scheduled for 3 November 2026.
Submission deadline: 19 July 2026
Registration and submission of documents
Please send your student certificate, signed GDPR consent form and your written entry by email to concours-bloc-notes@banque-france.fr or via the B2Ideasplatform.
If you have any questions, just send an email to: concours-bloc-notes@banque-france.fr
Updated on the 13th of March 2026