August 7, 2007 – Vol. 12 No.20

Solar Electric Power Systems as Standard Feature in Meritage Homes' 'Zero Energy' New Home Community.
 

Meritage Homes has opened a new home community in Vacaville, Calif. that features solar electric power systems from SunPower Corporation as a standard feature. Forty-five homes in the new Encore Community will be equipped with a 2.3-kilowatt SunPower SunTile(R) system building-integrated solar system which blends seamlessly into the roof.

The homes are also built to exceed State and Federal energy efficiency standards by 35 percent or more: Meritage expects the solar power systems, combined with the energy efficient features, will save homeowners up to 70 percent on their electric utility bills.

To maximize energy efficiency in their homes, Meritage has included energy-saving windows and insulation, high-efficiency appliances, attic radiant barriers, low-leakage duct work, and tankless water heaters, among other features. Meritage's Encore homes meet or exceed the energy efficiency requirements of several state and federal initiatives.

Links:

Meritage Homes http://www.meritagehomes-ca.com

SunPower Corporation http://www.sunpowercorp.com

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