Solar Decathalon

For three weeks in October 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy will host the Solar Decathlon-a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design. The 2009 Solar Decathlon brochure summarizes the upcoming competition and describes why the Solar Decathlon is so important to promoting solar energy-and to providing the Decathletes with unique training for green jobs in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Exact dates of the 2009 event are:Oct. 8-16-Teams compete in 10 contests Oct. 9-13-Houses are open to the public Oct. 15-18-Houses are open to the public Oct. 19-21-Teams disassemble their houses

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