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Energy Secretary Steven Chu

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced on Monday, August 1,  that the Department of Energy will consider change of venue offers for Solar Decathlon 2013.  The Solar Decathlon has been held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. since 2002. The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is a competition that challenges collegiate students from across the globe to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are affordable, highly energy efficient, attractive, and easy to live in.  The purpose of the venue change solicitation is to encourage greater participation from other regions of the country. 

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams worldwide to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency.

Solar Decathlon 2011, the fifth of its kind, will take place at the National Mall’s West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., September 23 through October 2, 2011.