This weekend, De Young Properties launches Net Zero EnergySmart homes, which powers their EnergySmart homes with a solar energy system to achieve zero electricity bills for their homeowners. This new line of affordable homes provides homeowners leading-edge, green technology that will also help them save money for years in the future by reducing electricity costs.

"Net Zero EnergySmart gives homeowners the power to reduce their electricity bill month after month, which means savings long into the future. In addition to benefiting from solar power, they also have the extreme energy-efficiency and green features that we build into each EnergySmart home to make it healthier to live in and better for the environment," said Ryan De Young, vice president of De Young Properties.

A variety of NetZero EnergySmart floorplans are available at De Young's Chestnut Grove community at Chestnut and Teague in Northeast Fresno, which is also a part of the award-winning Clovis School District. This charming, mature neighborhood is conveniently located so everything from parks, to walking trails to shopping is just around the corner.

As an Energy Star partner, De Young's EnergySmartTM homes are built to the stringent California Advanced Homes Program Tier 2 standard, GreenPoint Rated and significantly exceed California's recommended energy-efficiency standards by up to 40%. In addition, De Young's EnergySmart homes are inspected by independent inspectors for third party review.

Compared to a non-EnergySmart home, De Young improves energy-efficiency, which helps save money on electricity bills, with features such as high performance, dual-pane and dual-glazed Milgard SunCoatMax Low-E windows; a cost-effective tankless gas water heater; an economical and energy-efficient Carrier Infinity HVAC system with a filtered fresh air system to improve indoor air quality; radiant barrier reflective insulation system; and superior, formaldehyde-free insulation.

Each new De Young home increases energy efficiency, conserves resources, reduces waste and utilizes cutting-edge technology and sustainable building practices well above building code. All to give homeowners a high quality, money saving home today and create a better world to live in tomorrow.

Homes are offered by De Young Realty, Inc. Visit a De Young Model Home Center for details. For more information about De Young Properties, please call (559) 323-6004 or (559) 434-2000. Three Generations Of Building Extreme Dreams(TM).