1Sun4All. As individuals, we are responsible for 100% of the energy we use in our daily lives. Did it ever occur to you that, as individuals collectively responsible for half of the world’s energy, you have a lot of power? This quote is from Richard King, the founder and director … [continued]
1Sun4All. How much comfort is required to give up if we live in an energy-efficient house? How much would we lose by updating our home to net zero standards? Maybe none. Check out the latest article from Irene Ying for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, that tells us a lot about … [continued]
1Sun4All. The Energy Department’s Solar Decathlon has a bit of news to bring you up to speed. The first is that the 2015 competition lineup has been updated to include the withdrawal of Stanford University. Stanford University previously competed in Solar Decathlon 2013, where it placed fifth overall with its Start.Home entry. You can view … [continued]
1Sun4All. On August 28, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid visited DesertSol—the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) house that won second place overall in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013. Now located permanently at the Springs Preserve just outside Las Vegas, Nevada, DesertSol has been one of the Preserve’s most popular … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The US Department of Energy has just announced the student teams and the location for the Solar Decathlon 2015. Included are eight returning teams, twelve new teams, and four teams that feature partners from international schools. I’m thrilled that the competition will be held in Southern California again, I’m already planning my trip! … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Parker, a student in Irving, California had this to say while visiting the Solar Village at the US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2013: It’s inspiring me because I see so many new ideas; I just think they’re amazing. What I want to do when I grow up is I want … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Stanford students participated in the US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon green-building competition for the first time this year, but performed like seasoned veterans, reports Stanford News. The student-built Start.Home finished fifth among an international field of 19 similar projects. I’d note that there was a sense of openness in the Start.Home house, … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The winner of the Solar Decathlon 2013 is the team that best blended affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency, reports Solar Decathlon. This was the first time in Solar Decathlon history that every house produced more energy than it consumed! The following is … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 houses are totally cool. They have a look of functional beauty, reports Solar Decathlon. And once inside, they’re even more cool. Visitors marvel at the innovative features and see smart controls at work. Indeed, these houses are both beautiful and fun … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. If you’ve never thought of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon as a gourmet event, think again, reports solardecathlon.gov. On October 5, the 2013 teams rolled out their welcome mats for neighboring teams to host the second of two dinner parties of the Home Entertainment Contest. The following is from … [continued]
