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September 26, 2011
Each house has personalized details--like Florida International's etchings inscribed on the deck floor.
Solar Decathlon 2011: The Visitor’s Perspective

Ride along as we visit the 2011 Solar Decathlon competition and explore the Solar Village with fellow sightseers!

September 22, 2011
Amanda Crosby, right, and Belinda Dods of New Zealand celebrate placing the final screw on the deck of their house at Solar Decathlon 2011.
Are You Attending Solar Decathlon This Year?

Are you planning to attend Solar Decathlon this year?

September 20, 2011
These structural insulated panels consist of foam insulation sandwiched between oriented strand boards. (Courtesy of Michael Bacchler)
Solar Decathlon Technology Spotlight: Structural Insulated Panels

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are prefabricated structural elements used to build walls, ceilings, floors, and roofs.

September 19, 2011
See you Friday at the Solar Decathlon?

The Solar Decathlon (opening this week!) provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for members of the public to tour homes that save energy and money...and are powered by the sun.

September 15, 2011
Are You Interested in a Clean Energy Career?

Are you or your children interested in pursuing a clean energy career? Tell us why or why not.

September 13, 2011
Walking the Walk to a Brighter Energy Future

America’s Home Energy Education Challenge is a nationwide initiative engages students at schools across the country to learn more about how energy works in their homes and communities -- which also encourages them to work with their parents to take simple steps to save energy and money.

September 8, 2011
Are Your Kids Learning About Saving Energy?

Do you teach your children how to save energy at home, or about driving efficiently?

September 6, 2011
Driving on "Green" Electrons

Although electricity is cleaner than petroleum once it gets to your car, not all electricity is created equal.

September 2, 2011
How Do You Like the Monthly Recaps?

This year we started a regular column on the Energy Savers blog where we show you what’s new on the website, what we’ve talked about, our weekly questions, and a few posts from the archives.

September 1, 2011
This Month on Energy Savers: August 2011

See what we've been talking about in August.