Contributing Sponsors
Solar Decathlon 2009
Thanks to all the contributing sponsors listed below. They helped make the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2009 a success.

Architectural Digest is providing a one-third-page announcement in its October "date book" section.

Construction Specifications Institute donated 20 copies of the National CAD Standards, Master Format Standard, and the Project Resource Manual for use by Solar Decathlon 2009 teams in the development of their construction documents.

Demilec is providing a branded gift to Solar Decathlon 2009 students.

Duke Energy is helping fund Solar Education Day on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

ENERGY STAR®, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, is organizing Solar Education Day and providing a snack to visiting school children.

First Solar is co-hosting a Congressional Staff Open House Reception.

Honeywell is providing shirts for the volunteers who help make the Solar Decathlon a success.

International Code Council donated 22 copies of the 2006 International Codes Complete Collection for use by Solar Decathlon 2009 teams and organizers in the development and review of house designs. It also donated a copy of the I-Quest Complete Collection for use by organizers in the review of designs and the on-site inspections of houses.

JetBlue Airways is providing air travel to Washington Dulles for Solar Decathlon 2009 participants.

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is providing apprentice and licensed electricians to help teams with electrical services and ensure structures are compliant with national and local electrical codes.

National Association of Home Builders sponsors the People's Choice Award printed ballot and National Association of Home Builders membership to student decathletes.

National Fire Protection Agency donated 22 copies of the 2007 National Electric Code Handbook for use by Solar Decathlon 2009 teams and organizers in the development and review of the electrical designs.

Nationwide Marketing Group is donating ENERGY STAR appliances for Solar Education Day.

National Semiconductor Corporation is co-hosting a Congressional Staff Open House Reception.

Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance is providing a meal to the Solar Decathlon student teams.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities is donating pre-paid Metrorail fare cards for participating students.

The Solar Energy Industries Association is co-sponsoring a Congressional Staff Open House Reception and conducting personal outreach to Congressional Hill staffers.

SunPower is co-hosting a Congressional Staff Open House Reception.

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance is contributing event volunteers and a promotional gift for student team members.

Texas Instruments is providing speakers for workshops, volunteers, social media resources, water bottles for university teams, and two breakfasts for students on the National Mall.