Friday, May 2, 2014

Mark Your Calendars: Solar Decathlon 2015 Dates Announced

Fans of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, take note: Solar Decathlon 2015 will be held Oct. 8–18, 2015, at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California.
The Solar Decathlon competition houses will be open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily on eight days over two weekends:
  • Thursday, Oct. 8–Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015
  • Thursday, Oct. 15–Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.
The remaining dates, the Solar Decathlon village will be closed for competition activities.
This is your opportunity to tour the highly efficient, solar-powered houses designed, built, and operated by the Solar Decathlon collegiate teams. Talk to the students, gather ideas to use in your own home, and learn about energy-saving features and products that can help you save money. Mark your calendars now, and start planning your visit today!
The video below showcases past Decathlons.