Solar Decathlon
If you’re like me, the word decathlon makes you think of running. If you’re really like me, it also probably makes you tired just thinking about it! The one I’m talking about however, is the BP Solar Decathlon, and it’s something different entirely. In this decathlon, teams from 20 colleges and universities around the world are competing to create the most energy-efficient house, built solely using solar power. And, in testament to how far reaching this blogging thing has become, there is even a Solar Decathlon Blog where you can read updates from BP, and each of the teams.
Their construction deadline is actually tomorrow, so I imagine they are all working very hard to get the final touches in place. The winner will be announced on Friday, October 19th, but in the meantime, the houses will be open to the public. If you’re in the Washington DC area, be sure to head out and check that out! I would love to be able to go walk through the houses– that sounds like something interesting to see! I like the idea of solar power… I’m not one who tries overly hard to live a green lifestyle, far from it actually, but I do think we should be doing what we can to use renewable energy sources when possible. Anyways, go check it out. I’m going to go back to the blog and read a little more about the experience– apparently the truck carrying in one of the houses took out two telephone poles en route!
