Homeway Homes and the University of Illinois take 2nd Place in the 2009 Solar Decathlon

After months of hard work, and one long week of competition, Homeway Homes as the builder partner with the University of Illinois in the International Solar Decathalon, finishes the worldwide competition in 2nd place. Germany earned 1st and California earned 3rd place.

The Illinois home, a response to rural vernacular that showcases modern technology and energy efficiency with a historically significant exterior performed extremely well in the objective contests, earning 1st place in Hot Water, Appliances and Home Entertainment. Also earning a 2nd in net metering and comfort zone. The ISDC is a collegiate competition with international partnerships to create the most energy efficient structure. Homeway Homes was chosen by the University of Illinois to be their builder partner for this years' competition building the 'Gable Home'.

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