Updating a story MHProNews posted April 17, 2013 regarding two Vermont schools competing in the U. S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon in California October 3-13, a send-off event is slated at the Statehouse in Montpelier for the teams and their modular homes Sept. 10. Two of only 20 student teams in the world to be accepted, Norwich University’s affordable home is designed to withstand the rigors of New England living and promote conservation, while Middlebury College’s modular focuses on reconnecting people with their communities while emphasizing environmental, economic and social sustainability. The winner of the competition will have best demonstrated energy conservation, affordability, consumer appeal and design excellence, according to vtdigger.org. State officials and presidents of both schools will offer remarks at the event.

(Image credit: Middlebury College, Vermont)