Competition for Conservation

In this post, I am going to discuss a new and exciting way to save energy; something that a lot of people have never even heard about: DOE Solar Decathlon. Teams of college students compete in this program to create solar-powered houses that are both functional and attractive while not spending too much money and being as energy efficient as possible.  The houses that are built are all open to the public on certain days so the creators can show off their work and also so the people can get ideas on ways to make their own homes more energy efficient.  It is so important that houses that are created are open to the public because it shows the people that there are inexpensive ways for them to make the switch more environmentally friendly living spaces.

It is very pivotal in the switch to renewable energy that this is directed to the younger generation because if we do not do anything about the energy problem now, it is going to be a problem that they have to deal with during their generation, while the older generations will not experience the effects.  A big problem we are saying today is that the older generations do not care about the environment or saving energy because they are not going to be around to see the effects of their actions or lack there of.

Now it is up to the younger generations.  It is us and our children who are going to be faced with a big problem if nothing changes.  So now we need to do everything we can in order to get everyone moving towards a more energy conserving planet.  Both the earth and our children and grandchildren will thank us in the future.

The next DOE Solar Decathlon will be held between October 3 and October 13, 2013 in Irvine, California, so if you have any interest in building energy efficient houses, head on over there and get to work!