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The Competition
Rules & Terms
Contest & Judging
Contests
The 2015 Teams
100
U.S. Department of Energy
What governmental department organizes the Solar Decathlon?
100
Communications Manager
What team member is responsible for the project's public outreach and communications activities?
100
Task Completion, Monitored Performance and Jury Evaluation
What are the 3 ways that teams can earn points?
100
College and Universities
Who will compete in the Solar Decathlon?
200
Every 2 years, since 2002.
How often is this competition held?
200
Faculty Advisor
What is the lead faculty advisor called who provides guidance to the team on an as-needed basis?
200
Architecture, Market Appeal, Engineering, Communications, Affordability, Comfort Zone, Appliance, Home Life, Commuting, Energy Balance
What are the 10 categories of the contest?
200
100 points
How many points can be earned in each contest category?
200
To educate students and the public about money-saving opportunities and the environmental benefits of clean-energy products and design solutions
What is the purpose of the Solar Decathlon?
300
Each team will be judged on 10 different categories.
Why is it called the Solar Decathlon?
300
Assembly
What is the period of time between the allowed arrival of trucks on site and the beginning of the contest on the competition site?
300
Measured Contests
What is it called when the category is judged based on task completion and monitored performance?
300
1000 points
What are the total possible points that can be earned?
300
112 Collegiate Teams
How many teams have participated in the Solar Decathlon since 2002?
400
To build a solar powered house that is cost effective, energy-efficient and attractive.
What is the challenge?
400
Competition Prototype
What is the complete assembly of physical components installed within the solar envelope.
400
Juried Contests
What is it called when the category is being judged based on jury evaluation?
400
$250,000 or less
What is the construction cost of the house that will earn the team a score of 100?
400
17 Teams
What is the number of teams competing in the 2015 Decathlon?
500
Irvine, California
Where is the competition taking place?
500
A team member who meets the eligibility rules and has been made an official member of the team.
What is a Decathlete?
500
Appliance Contest, Comfort Zone Contest, Home Life Contest, Commuting Contest, Energy Balance Contest
What are examples of measured contests?
500
Jurors who are experts in their field
Who will be judging the contest?
500
Winning Team
What is the team that produces a house with the most amount of combined points from each category?