 Santa Clara students survive stumble in Solar Decathlon
(Los Angeles Times: Thu, 18 Oct) Overcoming initial delays, the team hopes to make its mark at energy-saving competition. Santa Clara University knew going in that it was not going to be easy taking on the likes of MIT and two-time champion University of Colorado in a national competition to design and build the best solar-powered house.
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 More Solar Decathlon winners announced
(UPI: Wed, 17 Oct) The University of Maryland won first place in the communications portion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon competition.
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 Board OKs energy study of buildings
(The Republican: Thu, 18 Oct) WALES - With authorization from the full board, Selectman Michael J. Valanzola is starting a study of town buildings, their energy costs and the potential for heating them with solar energy.
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 Speakers say alternative energy key to development
(La Crosse Tribune: Thu, 18 Oct) Alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, ethanol and biodiesel will play a key role in economic development, officials said Wednesday at an economic forum at the Radisson Hotel.
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 Masonic Lodge makes switch to solar
(The Union: Wed, 17 Oct) In the heart of Nevada City, on the rooftop of one of the oldest Masonic lodges in the state, 32 solar panels are conserving energy, saving money and setting an example in the historic downtown.
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Largest Solar Energy Station In The Northwest Goes Live This Week
US to help Spain stage European solar home building contest
Reflective mirrors: raising solar potential
