Posts with tag Solar Decathlon

As severe weather wreaks havoc on our power-delivery systems, fuel costs soar and environmental consciousness increases, alternative and self-sustaining energy sources are garnering more interest than ever. But turning these alternatives into viable power sources for your average homeowner is no easy task. Continue Reading »

Yesterday, a solar house landed in New York's Times Square. Dubbed the Lumenhaus, the high-tech home is Virginia Tech's award-winning entry in the 2009 Solar Decathlon. It was supposed to remain open to the public through Sunday, but it's Broadway debut was cut short when it was dismantled late last night due to permit... Continue Reading »