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Pinn Bros. Fine Homes is Unveiling Nation's Largest 100% Solar Master-Planned Community, Wednesday, Oct. 8th

Posted on: Thursday, 2 October 2008, 12:06 CDT

OCR Solar & Roofing:

WHAT: Pinn Bros. Fine Homes is making history by building the nation's largest solar powered master-planned community, located in Brentwood, Calif. Palmilla is projected to exceed state energy efficiency standards by 35 percent and save homebuyers up to 60 percent on their electricity bills. The progressive builder is partnering with OCR Solar & Roofing to install a solar electric system by BP Solar as a standard feature on 455 homes, 108 apartments and two recreation centers for a total of 565 buildings

. WHY: Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor, Tim Tutt of the California Energy Commission as well as representatives from BP Solar, Pinn Bros. and OCR Solar & Roofing will briefly address the importance of this new solar neighborhood - the next generation of energy-efficient living. In addition to in-depth interviews with the above experts, other opportunities for interviews and visuals will include: -- The results of a new survey on Californians' attitudes on green housing and solar will be released exclusively to media at the event--provided by nationally renowned market researcher Brooke Warrick of American LIVES. -- Solar homebuyers will be on hand to talk about why they chose a solar community and what they expect to save in energy expenses. -- An on-site lift will be available to photographers for roof views. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. WHERE: The Palmilla Community's Recreation Center 346 Pacifica Dr., Brentwood, CA (From CA-4 south, exit at Lone Tree and go west. Go south on Fairview and then east on Central Blvd.) RSVP TO: Jill Shannon (916) 960-2906; Day of: (916) 316-3232

Source: Business Wire

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