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Middlebury Solar Decathlon: Self-Reliance
The Middlebury Solar Decathlon is one of 20 collegiate teams that will compete in the 2011 Solar Decathlon competition, which is held by the Department of Energy every two years at the National Mall in Washington D.C. This competition is one of the most ambitious and inspiring events in the country, challenging teams to demonstrate inventive clean-energy solutions by building solar-powered houses that feature cost-effective, energy-efficient construction and incorporate energy-saving appliances and renewable energy systems. The Middlebury team “Self-Reliance” is currently finishing designs and constructing their entry house, which combines the best aspects of a traditional New England farmhouse with the efficient technologies of today.
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On March 10th, 2011 at 12:50 pm Melissa Segil Said:
We’re really excited to be featured on Planet Forward today!!
Working away here at our headquarters in Middlebury, Vermont and getting ready to start construction in just a few weeks.
Thanks to all for supporting this project!
Melissa Segil
Team Middlebury
Team Manager
On March 11th, 2011 at 8:51 pm Steve Waller Said:
Great idea, Middlebury! You are creating the insights and
skills to move the people of the planet forward on the
crucial issues of responsible, sustainable energy use.
Yes, we can!
On March 15th, 2011 at 5:34 pm Susanna, PF Web Maven Said:
Hey Melissa – Here’s a promise for you: After your third update on the project, we will feature your project on our Nat Geo blog! Looking forward to it.
On March 15th, 2011 at 8:13 pm Middlebury Solar Decathlon 2011 Said:
We’d be honored, Susanna! We would love to be featured by National Geographic’s blog, and appreciate your invitation! That goes right along with our vision of bringing this Solar Decathlon project, and the issue of sustainable living, to a broader community. We hope our little solar-powered house will light up a lot more than just Middlebury!
On October 6th, 2011 at 11:23 am barbara sideman Said:
congratulations, one and all!