U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 FOA Number: DE-FOA0000959 CX(s) Applied: B3.14, B1.22
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
November 19, 2014
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U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015
FOA Number: DE-FOA0000959
CX(s) Applied: B3.14, B1.22
Building Technologies Office
Date: 11/19/2014
Location(s): Multi
Office(s): Golden Field Office
DOE is proposing to move into budget period 2 (BP2) of Solar Decathlon 2015. In BP2 DOE would provide additional funding to the Solar Decathlon 2015 teams. Solar Decathlon 2015 now consists of approximately 17 domestic and international affiliated collegiate teams (one team has withdrawn) that would utilize DOE and cost share funds to design, build, and operate solar-powered residential buildings that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The Solar Decathlon is a two-year program that culminates with an on-site competition between each university team that submits a solar-powered home for the competition. The first year is centered on design while the second year involves materials selection, construction and fundraising. After construction is completed on campus, the houses are disassembled and transported to the event site where they are reassembled and made ready for the competition. After the competition is over the teams and organizers have five days for disassembly.