SolarCity, Shea Homes launch ‘No Electric Bill Home’
Shea Homes is bringing Baby Boomers the net-zero concept.
The home builder claims to the first in the nation to offer homes that produce as much electricity as they consume and are calling it the “SheaXero: The No Electric Bill Home.”
The homes will feature energy efficient cooling and heating systems, appliances, insulation, dual-pane windows, and solar panel systems provided by San Mateo-based SolarCity.
SheaXero homes are available at the company’s 10 Trilogy communities in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada and Washington including one in Brentwood in the East Bay and in Rio Vista near the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Trilogy provides resort-style residential communities designed for baby boomers.
Shea executives said owners pay “zero dollars” for electricity per month.
“Depending on where the home is located, owners can save thousands of dollars per year,” said Rick Andreen, president of Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities. “But it’s not just about the substantial savings, it’s the peace of mind our customers enjoy by not worrying about escalating energy costs. They can say goodbye to rate increases while safeguarding the environment for the next generation.”
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