Solar Home Competition Puts a New Spin on Energy-Efficient Style
(The Online NewsHour: Thu, 25 Oct) Twenty college and university teams from around the world recently competed in the Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington D.C. with one mission: To design and build a modern, energy-efficient, solar-powered house.

Berkeley Mayor Announces Plan To Make Solar Energy Financing Easier
(KGO-TV Bay Area: Tue, 23 Oct) Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates today announced a plan for his city to be the first in the nation to allow property owners to pay for energy efficiency improvements and solar system installations as a long-term assessment on their individual property tax bills.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Solar Decathlon Winners
(Interior Design: Tue, 23 Oct) Teams earned points in 10 categories. The results are in for the 2007 Solar Decathlon , an international competition, organized by the U.S. Department of Energy , honoring sustainable living spaces.