DOE Announces Solar Decathlon 2011 Teams

The Department of Energy announced  the 2011 Solar Decathlon.  Twenty collegiate teams were selected to “compete to design, build, and operate the most affordable, attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house”.

The winning house must:

• Be affordable, attractive, and easy to live in
• Maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor environmental condition
• Supply energy to household appliances for cooking, cleaning, and entertainment
• Provide adequate hot water
• Produce as much or more energy than it consumes

For more information visit the Solar Decathlon website.

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