Lennar Homebuilding to Install Solar Electric Systems on All New (SF) Bay Area Homes

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Lennar Homebuilding, one of the largest residential developers in the country, has announced that, beginning immediately, all new communities constructed in the greater San Francisco Bay market will be equipped with a roof integrated solar electric system from PowerLight, a subsidiary of SunPower Corporation, as a standard feature.

Lennar Bay Area launched its solar push with the introduction of Milano, a 77 luxury home development in Danville, California. The solar-powered program puts Lennar in the forefront of forward-thinking builders who have their eye on the future and a concern for the environment. These solar-electric equipped homes can help consumers save on their monthly utility bills in addition to providing the buyer with a one-time $2,000 federal tax credit.

"We based our decision on two very important factors," said Dale Billy, President of Lennar's Bay Area Homes division. "We listened to extensive consumer research that has been conducted over the last several years and of course, we're keenly aware of the positive impact this type of program has on the environment. Governor Schwarzenegger has taken great strides to make everyone in the state aware of the need to create sustainable communities and proactively address growing energy conservation concerns. Providing solar power as a standard feature in all of our new homes moving forward is our way of committing ourselves to California's future."

"We are very pleased to partner with Lennar for this impressive program," said Tom Werner, Chief Executive Officer of SunPower. "SunTile is a market-changing solar system because it replaces rooting materials, lowers installation time and improves solar system roof aesthetics. Since SunTile solar power systems are now a standard feature on Lennar's quality homes in the Bay Area, home owners in these communities will benefit from reduced utility bills and the peace of mind that comes from using clean, renewable energy."

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