New model homes pair solar power with all-electric Ford F-150
Author: Billy Ludt
National homebuilder Pulte Group has built a “living laboratory” to explore how homeowners will live in the not-so-distant future. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, PulteGroup has unveiled two model homes that are testing the latest, and in some cases, not yet commercially available, sustainable home technologies. These model homes are integrated with photovoltaic solar modules installed by Sunrun and the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning vehicle to create backup power and energy management solutions. “Among our core values is foresight for the future, where we are thinking, planning and testing for how people will interact and live within their homes,” said Ryan Marshall, president and CEO of PulteGroup. “At Innovation Way, we are making the future right at home with cutting-edge technology and homebuilding strategies that represent a new era of smart, comfortable, healthy and sustainable living. Over time, the performance of these homes will provide valuable insight into how we innovate our homes and delight buyers well into the future.”