ItWe often associate renewable energy as future, forward-thinking technology. However, just as in the case of da Vinci’s curved mirror – many of these technologies are based on centuries old concepts and inventions.
A reminder of all the resources the department provides to help us learn about subjects such as cool roofs, energy-efficient lighting choices, geothermal heat pumps, and many more.
Want to learn quickly about the basics of clean energy technologies – and how clean energy can also help you save money on their monthly energy bills? Check out the Energy 101 videos.
Did you get a chance to see the Solar Decathlon houses, or did you follow the teams on Facebook or their website? Tell us what you thought of the event.
September is a month full of changes: it marks the switch from summer to fall, and from vacation to school. But it also means something really exciting - the DOE Solar Decathlon!
The big buzz word in Washington, D.C., these days is budget. In the solar village at West Potomac Park, cost savings are top of mind for the decathletes as well.
