SheaXero Homes save energy, cash

Shea Homes makes retirement more affordable with SheaXero The No Electric Bill Home, which combines solar power and energy-efficient features to eliminate electric bills, saving homeowners thousands, according to Ryan Smith, sales manager at Shea Homes at Ardiente.

The homebuilder doesn't charge extra for its solar system, he said.

"We know how important it is for our customers to save money. That being said, it's not just about the substantial savings. It's also the peace of mind our customers enjoy by not worrying about escalating electricity costs while safeguarding the environment for the next generation," Smith, said. "High-powered solar power systems are at the heart of each SheaXero home, producing clean and renewable energy to save money and offset electricity consumption."

On an annual basis, for an average family of two, SheaXero homes generate as much energy as they use, he added.

The homes also include energy-saving features such as Whirlpool Energy Star appliances, Trane energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, low-E3 vinyl windows, cathedralized attic insulation and blown-in insulation. These features are included in the price of the home.

The award-winning home designs provide abundant natural light, open floor plans, ergonomic vanity countertops and the builder's signature Five Sided Architecture.

Since 2007, Shea Homes has built 3,000 Green Certified homes, surpassing the stringent industry benchmarks for green construction, resource conservation and energy efficiency, Smith said.

To date, Shea Green homes have saved homeowners a collective $7 million in energy costs, 65 million in kilowatt hours of electricity and abated 96 million pounds of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of taking 6,000 cars off the road, or restoring 350 acres of rainforest.

Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities are high-end retirement resort communities. New homes start in the $120,000s.

For more information on SheaXero, visit www.sheaxero.com or call 800-685-6494. For details on Shea Homes at Ardiente, visit http://www.SheaArdiente.com.