Solar Decathlon

If you live in the D.C. area you should go to the mall and check out the Solar Decathlon on the mall. Here is a blurb on the Solar Decathlon:

To compete, the teams must design and build energy-efficient homes that are powered exclusively by the sun. The houses are required to:

• Be attractive and easy to live in
• Maintain comfortable and healthy indoor environmental conditions
• Feature appealing and adequate lighting
• Supply energy to household appliances for cooking and cleaning
• Power home electronics
• Provide hot water
• Balance energy production and consumption.

Universities around the country, and a couple from Europe and Canada, participate. Houses are open to the public on Oct. 9-13 and Oct. 15-18. Go check it out.