 Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is headquartered in Miami, Florida and has grown to be one of the major home builders in America. In Sacramento, Lennar Homes is constructing one of the largest green home communities with 1,254 environmentally-friendlier homes. Construction on these green homes is expected to end in 2010. In Roseville, California, Lennar Homes is building 650 homes with solar panels.
The Sacramento homes are becoming a showcase item for the homebuilder. All of Lennar's Sacramento homes are built with a solar electric system, converting sunlight into renewable energy. 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.
Combining the solar-powered 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. Renewable energy is not the only advantage of a Lennar solar home. Lennar makes use of a number of 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 8 to 10 times their cost while low-emissions glass allows visible light to pass while blocking out most ultraviolet and infrared rays. Programmable thermostats are in the homes as well, allowing the occupants to maintain comfortable temperatures efficiently throughout the seasons. 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 access. The other positive attribute to the homes is that they are priced affordable in the $230 to $300 thousand range. This is done so that more homeowners can get a choice on living in a good, quality home. The homes are so popular, that more are going to be built in Sacramento and other areas.
EnviroCitizen.org believes that Lennar is one of the homebuilders making homes not only sustainable, but affordable and stylish. The new homeowners in the area have given high praise to the homes. With more developments like this, it is getting easier than ever to own a sustainable home and as a result, homeowners are looking to green options with less inhibition.
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