Location: Washington DC
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Description: The U.S. Department of Energy will again host the Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of from various universities and colleges compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered home. The public is invited to attend this competition to see the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.
ZEROW House by Rice University
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.
Note that the event will be closed Wed., Oct. 14 and reopen on the Oct. 15.
The purpose of the is to Solar Decathlon bring attention to one of the biggest challenges —an ever-increasing need for energy. The solar Decatholon offers powerful solutions to this problem— using energy more efficiently and using energy from renewable sources.
Start Date: 2009-10-09
End Date: 2009-10-13
