Competition
UT Zero Energy House
Solar Decathlon Competition 2011 - The Department of Energy (DOE)
The Solar Decathlon is a competition in which universities compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also a public event demonstrating the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.The University of Tennessee is fully committed to participate in the Solar Decathlon Competition and sees the UT Zero Energy House as the first Project towards that goal.
The Solar Decathlon is judged on ten criteria. For the UT Zero Energy House to be successful, all ten must be addressed and maximized, requiring the input and expertise of many diverse fields of study. Browse through the categories to see all that is involved in producing a successful Solar Decathlon house.
The 2011 Solar Decathlon Request for Proposals issue date is on or before August 18, 2009. Then the due date for the RFP is on Novemember 17, 2009 and notification date is on December 18, 2009.