New Home Builder Tool Kit
Kit for participating builders in the NSHP. This kit includes info about the program, case studies about builders and homeowners, a summary of market research on homeowners' perception of solar energy, and more.
Complete Builders' Kit, publication # CEC-180-2009-015, 12/21/2009. (PDF file, 63 pages, 6.7 megabytes)
Individual Sections from the NSHP Builders' Kit
Case Studies
- Homeowners' Case Studies (PDF file, 2 pages, 124 kb)
- Case Study - Treasure Homes: Fallen Leaf at Riverbend, Sacramento, CA (PDF file, 2 pages, 108 kb)
- Case Study - Grupe Homes: Carsten Crossing, Rocklin, CA (PDF file, 2 pages, 84 kb)
- Case Study - Shea Homes: Madeira at Del Sur, San Diego, CA (PDF file, 2 pages, 104 kb)
- Case Study - Centex Homes: Avignon, Pleasanton, CA (PDF file, 2 pages, 92 kb)
- Case Study - Lennar: Laureate, Ironcrest and Wayfarer, Roseville, CA (PDF file, 2 pages, 96 kb)
- Case Study - Clarum Homes: Vista Montaña, Watsonville, CA (PDF file, 2 pages, 104 kb)
- Case Study - Premier Homes: Premier Gardens, Sacramento, CA (PDF file, 2 pages, 116 kb)
- Case Study - Christopherson Homes: Wisteria, Rocklin, CA (PDF file, 2 pages, 112 kb)
Other Materials
- Articles from the News Media (PDF file, 15 pages, 3.8 megabytes)
- Summary of Market Research Results (PDF file, 3 pages, 592 kb)
- Summary of Incentives (PDF file, 3 pages, 592 kb)
- Summary of NSHP Guidelines (PDF file, 3 pages, 592 kb)
- About the NSHP (PDF file, 3 pages, 592 kb)
Additional Resources
- Marketing and Media Support for NSHP Developments. Fact sheet about help for developers. Updated: 12/21/2009. (PDF file, 2 pages, 139 kb)
- Become A Builder Partner - Go Solar California. Brochure for builders. (PDF file, 2 pages, 680 kb)
- Live, Work, and Play in a New California Sun Certified Energy Efficient Solar Home. Brochure for consumers and new home buyers. (PDF file, 2 pages, 556 kb)
- New Solar Home Communities. Insert listing of new solar home communities. (PDF file, 2 pages, 664 kb)