"We are pleased to offer our homeowners one of the most popular and effective sources of alternative and renewable energy," said Jeff Gersh, Area Vice President of Shea Homes. "Including solar energy as an included option with every Shea Green Certified home in Victoria Gardens is not only good for our homebuyers, who are asking for this, but it provides environmental benefits for the larger community."

These home solar energy systems will allow home-owners to become energy independent.

"Creative business partnerships are helping to transform the American residential marketplace with homes that combine energy efficiency with solar power," said John Mizroch, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency.

"These homes will help transform the built environment into healthier, more prosperous and sustainable communities that reduce our carbon footprint, enhance our energy security and contribute to the fabric of a cleaner, more efficient America."

And with the US governments ongoing commitment to integrating renewable energy sources, the Shea Homes homebuyers in Victoria Gardens will receive 30% in solar tax credits making it more affordable for all families.

In addition to the home solar energy systems, other forms of renewable energy included in the houses are solar attic fans, wood from sustainable forests and energy efficient appliances.

"We're proud to be leading the industry with a portfolio of green homes that integrates a mix of energy-saving and energy-generating devices that deliver immediate and long-term savings and superior value to our customer," said Rick Andreen, president of Shea Homes' Active Lifestyle Communities.

Bryan Conklin, director of marketing for BP Solar said, "Home builders around the country are increasingly seeing the value that solar brings to both their communities and their homebuyers. We are proud to support Shea Homes as they become the first national residential builder to offer solar standard across the country."

If you would like to install solar energy in your home you should check out my stores. I have teamed up with Amazon UK and Amazon US to bring you the very best deals on solar products anywhere on the web. For our US store click here. For our UK store click here.

To return to our solar power news page.

To return to our Total Solar Energy home page.