2007 BP Solar Decathlon
“Save the environment”. It’s a vague term, but one we hear so often. What does it mean? How can we help? Here, at our house, we recycle, as most people do. But wouldn’t it be wild if we all lived in solar-powered houses and drove solar-powered vehicles? This could very well be the way of the future and it seems that students, scientists and businesses from all around the world are working to make that a reality.
The US Department of Energy, along with proud partners BP, have selected twenty teams from colleges and universities from all around the globe to compete in the 2007 BP Solar Decathlon. Each team will strive to design and build the most energy-efficient and most attractive solar-powered home.
Later this month, the teams will relocate their creations to the National Mall in Washington, DC where they will compete in 10 contests to determine the winner of the Decathlon.
Canada is represented by Team Montreal, made up of 40 students from three different universities around Montreal. I will be rooting for them, of course.
So if you’d like to join in the festivities and have a sneak peak at the houses of the future, head to Washington, DC between October 12th and 20th. The houses will be open to the public from 10 to 5pm on weekdays and 11 to 3pm on weekends. There will also be consumer workshops, educational exhibits and an awards ceremony. Check out the website’s Schedule of Events for details and directions.
Also, to keep up with how the teams are doing and to learn more about solar power from the very people who are designing these homes, check out the BP Solar Decathlon Blog.
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