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Solar Decathlon ’13 Team Kicks Off Spring Construction

April 5, 2013 by Middlebury Magazine

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Middlebury’s Solar Decathlon ’13 team gave students, faculty, staff, and the community a first look at their solar-powered home this week, and MiddMag was there for the fun.

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Solar Send-Off

September 9, 2011 by Middlebury Magazine

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Thursday, Sept. 8, marked a big milestone for Middlebury’s Solar Decathlon team. After a brief ceremony that included congratulations from President Ron Liebowitz, the team loaded the first section of its two-bedroom, solar-powered home onto a flatbed truck to begin the journey to West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. The rest of the house will be loaded up in the coming days. The team will reassemble the house for the Solar Decathlon competition, which opens to the public on Friday, Sept. 23, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 1. Watch MiddMag for future Dispatches on the team’s adventures in D.C.

MiddMag was there to catch some of the action from the send-off party:

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Solar Decathlon Team Says “Come On In!”

August 11, 2011 by Middlebury Magazine

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On Tuesday, August 9, Middlebury’s Solar Decathlon team officially welcomed visitors to tour the nearly finished home before it’s disassembled and trucked to Washington for the start of the U.S. Department of Energy competition on September 23.

For more than two hours on a slightly cloudy afternoon, a swarm of curious folks crowded the small but beautifully efficient dwelling, and everyone walked away with a smile. “It’s exactly the kind of house I’ve always wanted,” said one woman, as she scanned the central space that includes the kitchen, dining area, living room and workspace. Another young couple paused as they were leaving to ask one of the team members, clad in their signature yellow t-shirts, if they could come back and move in tomorrow.

Take a look at the following photos for a glimpse of what this group hopes will set the standard for many homes to come. And stay tuned to their web site for more news and updates!