The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to
solicit feedback from past and present participants in the Solar Decathlon,
broader academic circles, industry, sponsors, and other stakeholders on issues
related to future Solar Decathlon competitions. The
objective is to improve the outcomes aligned with the Solar Decathlon in the
long-term. The Department of Energy (DOE) is specifically interested in feedback about additional U.S.
benefits that should be the focus of future solar powered home programs funded
by DOE, the format of a competition to achieve those benefits, and whether
other formats or options can deliver higher value to the U.S. In the format
discussion, if the current format is proposed to continue, information is
requested on how DOE should identify future locations for the Solar Decathlon.
This is solely a request for
information and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). EERE is not
accepting applications.