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Last chance to tour the houses at the Solar Decathlon

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Editor Posted in Energy, Environmental, Great Park, Irvine, News, Solar Decathlon Leave a comment

IRVINE, CA (Oct. 12, 2015): Come to the Orange County Great Park on Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18 for the final weekend of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015. While the weather is expected to cool down significantly this weekend, the competition that challenges collegiate students to imagine, design and build solar-powered houses is heating up. Winners in various categories will be announced beginning Thursday.

Visitors to the free Solar Decathlon will have the opportunity to tour 14 solar-powered houses, gather ideas to use in their own homes and learn how energy-saving features can help them save money. Be sure to stop by Team Orange County’s house, Casa del Sol. Students from UC Irvine, Chapman University, Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College worked together to build the first local entry into the competition. Continue reading→

Volunteers are needed for the next U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Energy, Great Park, Irvine, News, Solar Decathlon Leave a comment

Volunteers Needed for U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon

By: Todd Spitzer, Chairman, O.C. Board of Supervisors

(Portions courtesy of the Solar Decathlon)

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, which will be held Thursday, October 8–Sunday, October 18 at the Orange County Great Park. Open to the public free of charge, the Solar Decathlon gives visitors the opportunity to tour solar-powered houses, gather ideas to use in their own homes, and learn how energy-saving features can help them save money today.

The 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. Continue reading→

Solar Decathlon documentary to have premiere in Irvine on 3/12

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Editor Posted in Irvine, News, Solar Decathlon Leave a comment

City of Irvine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #14-03-05

Subject: Solar Decathlon Documentary to have Premiere in Irvine

Free public program to include special visit by U.S. Department of Energy’s Richard King

IRVINE, CA (March 5, 2014): The City of Irvine will host the premiere of its ICTV full-length documentary, “Power Houses,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the Council Chamber.

The documentary captures the spirit, energy and inspiration of the hundreds of collegiate students who competed last October in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO at the Orange County Great Park. Continue reading→

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon will return to Irvine in 2015

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Editor Posted in Great Park, Irvine, News, Solar Decathlon Leave a comment

City of Irvine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #14-02-12

Subject: U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon to Return to Irvine

City Council approves a second visit of the major international event to the Great Park in 2015

IRVINE, CA (February 12, 2014): The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon will return to the City of Irvine’s Orange County Great Park in 2015, the City Council determined Tuesday night.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) produces the biannual event; the City Council vote affirmed an amended agreement with the DOE to ensure that the 2015 event will be held at the Great Park at no cost to the City of Irvine. Continue reading→

Team Austria wins Solar Decathlon 2013

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Editor Posted in Education, Energy, Great Park, Irvine, News Leave a comment

U.S. Department of Energy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, October 12, 2013

Team Austria Wins Solar Decathlon 2013

Prestigious Clean Energy Competition Open to the Public for Final Weekend

Irvine, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 today announced the winners of this global competition among collegiate teams to build the most energy-efficient solar-powered house at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif. Team Austria, made up of students from the Vienna University of Technology, won top honors overall by designing, building, and operating the most cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive solar-powered house. University of Nevada Las Vegastook second place, followed byCzech Republic, comprised of students from Czech Technical University,in third place. Continue reading→

Czech Republic and Team Austria win at the Solar Decathlon 2013

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Editor Posted in Energy, Great Park, Irvine, News, Solar Decathlon Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 11, 2013

Czech Republic Wins Architecture Contest and Team Austria Claims First in the Communications Contest at Solar Decathlon 2013

Solar Decathlon Open to the Public through Sunday, October 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Irvine, Calif. – Announced today before an enthusiastic crowd at the Orange County Great Park, the Czech Republic, from the Czech Technical University, took first place in the highly competitive Architecture Contest, and Team Austria, made up of students from the Vienna University of Technology, won the Communications Contest of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013. For the Architecture Contest, collegiate students from around the world are judged on the design and construction of attractive, high-performance houses that integrate renewable energy systems and energy-efficient technologies. The Communications Contest evaluates each team’s effectiveness in communicating the features of their house and their experiences during this project to jurors and the public through a variety of media including websites, audiovisual presentations, displays, and house tours. Continue reading→

Stanford University’s team leads the competition at the Solar Decathlon

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Editor Posted in Education, Energy, Great Park, Irvine, News, Solar Decathlon Leave a comment

U.S. Department of Energy

Solar Decathlon

October 11, 2013

STANFORD UNIVERSITY’S START.HOME LEADS THE COMPETITION FOR SOLAR DECATHLON’S TOP PRIZE, WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT 10 A.M. SATURDAY

While Sunday is the final day of the Solar Decathlon at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Saturday may be the most exciting day for the 19 university teams that entered solar-powered homes in this year’s competition. The Decathlon winner will be announced at 10 a.m. in Hangar 244 adjacent to Palm Court in the Great Park. At this stage of the judging, Stanford University’s Start.Home is leading (current competition scores below): Continue reading→

Visit the Powerful Ideas Symposium at the Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Editor Posted in Energy, Great Park, Irvine, News, Solar Decathlon Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #13-10-09

Subject: Visit the Powerful Ideas Symposium at the Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO

Symposium topics related to clean, renewable, efficient energy and its connection to the world

IRVINE, CA (October 9, 2013): The U.S. Department of Energy 2013 and XPO Powerful Ideas Symposium continues through this weekend, October 10-13, at the Orange County Great Park.

Highlighting useful and innovative ideas related to clean, renewable, efficient energy and its connection to our everyday lives, the Symposium features speakers and guest panelists from Bank of America, the American Society of Landscape Architects, Building Industry Association Orange County, U.S. Green Building Council, Southern California Edison, UCI and many more. Continue reading→

Final weekend of Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO set for Oct. 10-13

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Editor Posted in Energy, Great Park, Irvine, News, Solar Decathlon Leave a comment

City of Irvine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #13-10-07

Subject: Final Weekend of Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO October 10-13, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free Public Event; $5 Parking

Winners of Solar Decathlon contests announced October 10, 11 & 12 Sun sets on international event Sunday, October 13 at 7 p.m.

IRVINE, CA (October 7, 2013): The final weekend of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO promises to be the best yet as the winners of the international collegiate competition are announced and cooler temperatures arrive at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif. Continue reading→

Visit the Powerful Ideas Symposium at the Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Editor Posted in Energy, Great Park, Irvine, Solar Decathlon Leave a comment

Visit the Powerful Ideas Symposium at the Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO
Symposium topics related to clean, renewable, efficient energy and its connection to the world

IRVINE, CA (October 4, 2013): The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 and XPO Powerful Ideas Symposium, taking place October 3-6 and October 10-13 at the Orange County Great Park, features guest speakers and panelists representing Schneider Electric, Build It Green, California Solar Energy Industries Association, Irvine Public Schools Foundation, American Institute of Architects, University of California, Irvine, Southern California Edison, SoCalGas, Bank of America, U.S. Green Building Council, California Department of Community Services and Development, Building Industry Association Orange County and CleanTech OC. Continue reading→