Net Zero 5280 Solar Decathlon House

Who We Are

The Net Zero 5280 Solar Decathlon Team is a combined effort by students and faculty at Colorado School of Mines and Arapahoe Community College to design and build an innovative, net-zero energy house in Mines Park in the Fall of 2022.

Solar Decathlon

Solar Decathlon is an international collegiate competition hosted by the Department of Energy to educate students on sustainable building science and encourage individuals to work towards a net-zero energy future. Our team’s main goals are to:

• Inspire students and future building designers to explore sustainable design
• Create community by partnering with many local Colorado companies and professionals, including Ewers Architecture, Colorado School of Mines, and Arapahoe Community College

Your Support

To achieve our goals and build an exemplary house, we need help! The house is designed to contain many unique systems that benefit the occupant and reduce the house’s carbon footprint. Your financial support will make this build possible by funding the following appliances:

• Refrigerator - $900
• Electric Range - $800
• Washer - $1,000
• Dryer - $1,100
• Dishwasher - $1,200
• Range Hood - $500

This endeavor requires a lot of help to achieve, so we appreciate all support, including advising, so please contact us if you can provide additional aid!

All donations are tax deductible. For more details on sponsorship and partnership benefits, email us at minessolardecathlon@gmail.com.