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The Solar Decathlon Winners Design A House That Generates Clean Power, But Doesn't Cost Big Bucks

After the 2009 DOE competition saw the costs of entries soaring, this year designers were asked to focus on houses that could be built for more reasonable sums. The results are impressive.READ»

The Empowerhouse: An Affordable, Energy-Efficient Home Built By College Students

This home costs less than $250,000, uses 90% less energy than a standard U.S. home--and was built by a group of college students.READ»

SurPLUShome's Solar Skin Produces 200% of the Energy It Needs

Leave it to the kids to produce the best green homes. We recently profiled Penn State's Natural Fusion house, an entrant in this week's Solar Decathlon, but our favorite design on display at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. is ...READ»

Cylindrical Solar Panels: The Future of Renewable Energy-Powered Homes?

Will this student design win DOE's Solar Decathlon and take home $100K?READ»