Company also is a supporting sponsor of international competition MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced that leading universities have selected closed- cell polyurethane foam insulation using Honeywell Enovate(R) blowing agent to help design and build high energy-efficient homes for the 2007 Solar Decathlon. Honeywell also is a supporting sponsor of the international competition, which is managed and fully sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Students from 20 of the world's top universities are competing in the event and will convene on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from Oct. 12-20 to design, build, and operate the most attractive and efficient solar-powered house. The homes will be judged in a number of areas, including comfort, livability and appliances. "This event is ideal for educating consumers, builders and government officials that Honeywell plays a vital role in helping to build homes that are energy efficient, without sacrificing design, comfort and aesthetics," said Terrence Hahn, vice president and general manager of Honeywell's Fluorine Products business. "As demand for energy continues to rise, Honeywell is committed to helping homeowners maximize energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling costs. We are proud to be part of the DOE's 2007 Solar Decathlon." Honeywell's blowing agent causes insulating foam to expand and helps provide many of the foam's key performance characteristics. Students will use the energy-efficient foam to insulate walls, roofs or floors, or as a sealant. Some homes also will include appliances that use such high-performance foam insulation.
