Lennar Introduces Energy-efficient ‘PowerSmart℠’ Homes Throughout the Fresno-Visilia Area

Date: 02/02/2010

FRESNO, CA —January 2010 —Homebuyers in Fresno can now enjoy the benefits of Lennar’s green building with the introduction of energy-efficient homes that are part of their new PowerSmart℠ Home. Combining some of today’s most innovative products and materials, Lennar’s PowerSmart℠ homes give buyers the power to save money, to save energy and to save the environment.

Lennar’s PowerSmart℠ homes provide buyers a lifetime of value by significantlyreducing electricity costs, preserving the environment and creating energy independence.Lennar combines products, such as lighting, appliances and improved insulation, to maximize the benefits of an eco-friendly lifestyle.

“Lennar prides itself on being an industry leader in energy-efficient homes,” said Susan Wilke, Vice President of Marketing for Lennar in Fresno. “We are committed to giving our homebuyers the very best home value which is why we include so many energy-saving, state-of-the-art features in our homes.”

Some lifestyle enhancing PowerSmart℠ features that are included in the purchase price at several Lennar homes in Fresno are tankless water heaters or 50-gallon insulated energy-efficient gas water heaters, HVAC 14 SEER condenser, zero-clearance gas-burning fireplace with electronic ignition, dual pane low-E solar gain windows that help reduce
indoor temperatures in the summer months, unique design considerations that promote cross ventilation for reduced air-conditioning costs, and R-49 and R-15 insulation. Low flow water fixtures, programmable thermostats and Energy Star® appliances also are included features per plan. PowerSmart℠ homes meet the local utility company’s Tier I or
II requirements, making them 35% more efficient than California standards.

“Besides the upscale qualities these green features provide, residents also will benefit from lower utility costs, cleaner air and a reduction in the consumption of natural resources,” Wilke said. “We’ve heard customers talk about incredible savings —that’s how remarkably efficient our PowerSmart℠ homes can be.”

Lennar offers 13 distinct communities to choose from throughout the greater Fresno area, including communities in Fresno, Clovis, Tulare, Lemoore, Visalia, and Reedley. Prices start in the $100,000’s and the distinctive floor plan styles range from approximately 1,500 to 2,200 square feet of living space.

Homebuyers are invited to stop by and tour one of Lennar’s communities this weekend for special pricing, incredible financing and to see for themselves the energy-efficiency of a PowerSmart℠ home. Community hours this weekend are Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 866-400-5808 or visit Lennar.com.
With hundreds of Communities nationwide and homes designed for first-time, move-up and luxury homebuyers, Lennar has grown to become one of the nation’s leading and most respected homebuilders. Lennar has a longstanding history of building homes of enduring quality in only the most well planned and desirable locations throughout the
country.

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    One Response to “Lennar Introduces Energy-efficient ‘PowerSmart℠’ Homes Throughout the Fresno-Visilia Area”

    1. Gerry Thom says:

      All of us have to find more possibilities to help save our earth. Good hearing about this.

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