ECOR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Solar Decathlon, Netzero, Drywall
18 Nov 2016
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The u. s. department of energy solar decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges collegiate teams 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. The purpose of the solar decathlon is to educate students, accelerate the design of energy-efficient products, and give an unforgettable and valuable experience that can prepare students for their future. ** net-zero homes home that will produce as much energy as it produces (or more) These houses built during the decathlon were graded on the criteria above ^^. The whole competition ran out of /1000 points, which each category above was reponsible for /100. ** any house can be made net zero if you put enough solar panels on it but it doesn"t necessarily make the house the best design.
