Solar Decathlon

🥇 Less than a month remains to nominate a past participant or faculty lead for the Solar Decathlon 2025 Outstanding Faculty/Alumni Awards!

Start 2025 on a good note by nominating a colleague who took their Solar Decathlon experience and ran with it, continuing to make a positive impact in the industry.

Nominate by Feb. 3! https://www.solardecathlon.gov/faculty-and-alumni-awards.html

Today, we mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a beacon of compassion and integrity who dedicated his life to public service and humanitarian efforts. As a pivotal leader in the establishment and innovation of the Department of Energy, Carter championed energy conservation and the development of renewable resources, laying the groundwork for a more sustainable future. His foresight in addressing the energy crisis of the 1970s continues to resonate today, inspiring generations to prioritize energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. We honor his legacy and the profound impact he made on our nation and the world.

Didya set a New Year's 🎉🎊 resolution to chart a new career path? Do you see yourself in energy? DOE is always looking for talented individuals to help address some of the most pressing issues in our communities, our nation, and our world. Learn more and see what's available:
https://www.energy.gov/work-us-department-energy

Looking to add a little last-minute sparkle to your holidays? Over five years, LED light strings can save you up to 60% of the cost of traditional incandescent light strings if you use larger C9 lights and 37% if you use mini lights. That includes the utility cost in your electric bill as well as the cost of purchase. Now, that’s a glow up!

Light up your life with LED lighting: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/led-lighting

This , show your admiration for a colleague in the industry by nominating them for the 2025 Outstanding Alumni/Faculty Awards! 🏆

Nominations for past Solar Decathlon participants (either at the student or faculty level) are open until Feb. 3. Winners will be announced April 2025 at the Solar Decathlon competition event at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO. Nominate today: https://www.solardecathlon.gov/about/faculty-and-alumni-awards

Competing teams, have you checked out our "Decathlon Deconstructed" series yet? This playlist of quick videos gives you the goods on various aspects of the Design Challenge -- explaining the different contests, steps for building your team, and more! Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoEyKWPBUpU&list=PLmYUbM-V-WfF-Fm5xSXn3VYK1ae1Pxozi