Photo of a crowd of people in folding chairs waiting for the opening ceremony to begin. Behind them on a platform is a group of media representatives with cameras and microphones.

Special guests and media attend the Solar Decathlon 2009 opening ceremony.

Information for Media

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2009 took place in October on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Solar Decathlon is a competition in which teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar powered house. The 2009 Solar Decathlon is the fourth competition; the inaugural event was held in 2002, the second in 2005, and the third in 2007.

The Solar Decathlon is an educational project of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It is organized by DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory and supported by event and team sponsors from the private sector.

Downloadable Video

Download broadcast- and Web-quality video from the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy b-roll page.

Media Kit

Download a complete media kit (PDF 966 KB) for details about the competition, energy facts and figures, questions and answers, and contact information. Download Adobe Reader.

Photographs

An assortment of high- and low-resolution photos from the current and past Solar Decathlon competitions can be accessed on the photographs page.

Contacts

The contact information provided below is for media only. If you are not a member of the media but would like additional information, please see the Solar Decathlon contacts page. If you are a member of the media and have questions about the Solar Decathlon, please contact:

John Horst

U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, Colorado 80401
Phone: 303-275-4709
E-mail: john.horst@go.doe.gov

Tom Welch

U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202-586-4316
Email: thomas.welch@hq.doe.gov

For a complete list of the 2009 teams and the team faculty contacts, see the team contact list (PDF 235 KB). Download Adobe Reader.

For general information about Solar Decathlon 2009, visit the following pages:

If you are looking for more detailed information, visit:

Rules and Regulations.

If you would like information about the 2002, 2005, or 2007 Solar Decathlon competitions, visit:

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