Lennar Gives Homebuyers Added Value With Energy Efficient Solar Homes In Sacramento

June 18, 2009 - PRLog -- SACRAMENTO, CA —Lennar is contributing to the celebration of Solar Day, a national day of recognition for the growth of solar energy, by offering all homebuyers the lifetime benefits of a solar home. Combining solar electric systems with some of today’s most innovative energy efficient products and materials, Lennar’s solar homes give buyers the most value by reducing electricity costs, preserving the environment, and creating energy independence. This added home value is all part Lennar’s mantra: Everything you want. Everything you need. That’s the Logic of Lennar®.

All of Lennar’s new homes in Sacramento are built with all the advantages of solar power. With discreetly placed solar panels, Lennar’s solar program converts sunlight into renewable energy—even on cloudy days. The program requires no maintenance and comes with a 25-year panel warranty. In addition to the environmental benefits, this innovative system helps reduce overall utility costs by lowering the amount of electricity needed and providing economical heating and air conditioning.

Renewable energy is not the only advantage of a Lennar solar home. Lennar combines all energy efficient products, such as lighting, appliances, and improved insulation, to maximize the benefits of an energy-efficient lifestyle. Fluorescent bulbs use much less electricity than their counterparts and typically save eight to 10 times their cost while Low-E glass allows visible light to pass while blocking out most ultraviolet and infrared rays. Additional benefits include waterproofing that eliminates gaps and reduces energy loss and superior exteriors with bottom plates that are sealed to the foundation to minimize air and insect infiltration.

“Lennar prides itself in being an industry leader in energy-efficient, solar homes,” said Laura Stickelman, Sales Manager for Lennar Sacramento. “We are committed to giving our homebuyers the very best home value which is why we include our solar power  program in all of our homes.”

With 10 different communities across the Sacramento area, Lennar offers homebuyers distinct floor plans to choose from at prices that best meet their needs. This weekend, homebuyers can be among the first to check out a new release of three solar-powered homes at Shenandoah II in El Dorado Hills. The recently-released new homes feature one single-story plan, the Syrah, and two double-story homes featuring the popular Cabernet plan. The three to five-bedroom homes range from the mid-$400,000’s to the high $400,000’s.

Already assured big savings with the energy efficiency of a solar home, homebuyers can save even more by taking advantage of an array of offers, including low interest rates, an up to $10,000 state tax credit on brand new homes and an up to $8,000 federal tax credit for homebuyers who haven’t owned a home in the past three years. However, all offers are only for a limited time so homebuyers are encouraged to act quickly before this combination of saving runs out.

“Our solar homes combined with these excellent offers give homebuyers the best value for their home at the most savings possible,” Stickelman said. “We’ve seen monthly electric bills with a credit of $14—that’s how remarkably efficient these solar homes can be.”

Lennar also includes exceptional design features, such as granite slab countertops with 6” backsplash and full backsplash at cooktop in the kitchen (per plan), 18” by 18” ceramic tile flooring in the kitchen and baths, and Beechwood or Birch raised panel cabinetry throughout the home.

In celebration of Solar Day, homebuyers are invited to stop by and tour one of Lennar’s communities this weekend and see for themselves the energy efficiency of a solar home. Sales Pavilions are open this weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Blackstone in El Dorado Hills, Kavala Ranch in Rancho Cordova and WestPark in Roseville. For a complete list of communities in Sacramento, call (866) 417-8471 or visit www.lennarsacramento.com.  

Celebrating its 55th anniversary, Lennar has grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders.  With hundreds of Communities nationwide and homes designed for first-time, move-up and luxury homebuyers, Lennar has long distinguished itself by simply including everything as standard under its motto, “Everything You Want, Everything You Need, That’s the Logic of Lennar®.”

For further information about the Federal tax credit visit FederalHousingTaxCredit.com and for information about the State of California tax credit visit, ftb.ca.gov/individuals/new_home_credit.shtml.

Buyers are encouraged to speak with their tax advisor and check out helpful links and resources on www.LENNAR.com.