WHAT:	2007 Solar Decathlon Opening Ceremony
WHO:	U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman RK Stewart, President, American Institute of Architects Donald G. Colliver, Presidential Member and Fellow, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers Gerald M. Howard, Executive Vice President, National Association of Home Builders Michelle Moore, Vice President Policy and Public Affairs, U.S. Green Building Council Lee Edwards, President and CEO, BP Solar Bob Azzi, Senior Vice President, Field Engineering and Operations, Sprint Bobi Garrett, Associate Director for Strategic Development and Analysis, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
WHEN:	Friday, October 12, 2007 10:00AM EDT
WHERE:	The National Mall Between 10th and 14th streets, NW Washington, DC

*NOTE: The ceremony will take place near 14th Street (near the west end of the solar village) near the large white tent.  In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place inside the large white tent.

Please confirm attendance at the event with Tom Welch at 202-586-4940 or thomas.welch@hq.doe.gov.

ABOUT THE SOLAR DECATHLON: The Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon is a international competition in which 20 university-led teams compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house.  The Solar Decathlon complements President Bush’s Solar America Initiative, which seeks to make solar energy cost-competitive with conventional forms of electricity by 2015.  This year, more than 100,000 people are expected to tour the solar village.  Complete event details, team information, high-resolution photos, and daily results are available on the Solar Decathlon website.

FOR DAILY VIDEO UPDATES:

View interviews with team members, daily video updates, and the product directory for all the products used in the homes on the Blue Egg Solar Decathlon site.