Solar homes come with the latest in green appliances and innovative technology at the 2009 Solar Decathlon. Discovery News' Alyssa Danigelis gets some home improvement tips.
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Solar homes come with the latest in green appliances and innovative technology at the 2009 Solar Decathlon. Discovery News' Alyssa Danigelis gets some home improvement tips.
Added: Oct 22, 2009
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