Subject: Renewable energy and energy efficiency at the Olympics--new web site

From: Kevin Eber <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 10:24:35 -0700

The Department of Energy has sponsored a variety of projects to demonstrate renewable 
energy and energy efficiency technologies at the Olympics and in the general Atlanta 
area.  The highlight is a combination of photovoltaic panels and solar pool heating and 
cooling panels on the roof of the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, site of the main swimming 
competitions.  The photovoltaic system is the largest roof-mounted system in the world.

The department is also funding construction of a building--the Southface Energy and 
Environmental Resource Center--that will serve as a permanent demonstratation and 
training facility for energy efficiency and renewable energy.  In addition to energy 
efficient construction that uses a geothermal heat pump for cooling, the center will 
incorporate photovoltaic shingles on its roof.

Other technologies at the Games will include a solar dish/Sterling demonstration and 
alternative fuel vehicles.

For more information, visit the web site at: http://www.eren.doe.gov/teamenergy/

New photos are continually coming in as construction proceeds, so check back frequently 
for updates.  Seventeen days until the Olympics!!!