ASHRAE helped fund events at U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, which took place October 8–18, 2015 and challenged collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. ASHRAE's Ginger Scoggins and Michael J. Brandemuehl served as judges, and Stevens Institute of Technology won top honors overall by sweeping all 4 juried categories. Also, ASHRAE sponsored lunch for teams based in its Region X.