Trilogy by Shea Homes Showcases Green Homes at Nationwide Eco Expos

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Map) - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Trilogy by Shea Homes, the country's first national green home builder, will host free Eco Expos in eight of their Active Lifestyle communities beginning May 25th. As part of the demonstration of how to "live green," Trilogy will be giving away a Toyota Prius hybrid car with each home purchased between May 17th and June 15th, 2008.

Meeting the needs of consumers who want the value, long-term savings and health benefits of a green home, Trilogy builds high-performance Shea Green Certified(TM) homes without any additional costs to the home buyer. Standard features in Trilogy's green homes include solar attic fans, energy efficient appliances and dual pane low-e windows. The homes also feature motion and occupancy sensor lighting, insulation from recycled materials, wood from sustainable forests, and satellite/weather-controlled sprinkler, and they exceed the International Energy Code by approximately 30% and reduce the home's carbon footprint by up to 30%.

Consumers will have a chance to learn about Trilogy's green homes during the upcoming nationwide Eco Expos, sample Green and Black's(R) Organic Chocolate and see the latest eco-friendly products from GE, Moen, Solatube, WeatherTRAK and many more. Local companies showcasing the latest eco-friendly products & services, green living experts and myriad hands-on activities and exhibits from transportation and energy alternatives to home improvement/decorating, green investing, organic food & wine and health & beauty will also be present.

A 15,000 free light bulb giveaway will allow visitors to receive up to five GE compact fluorescent bulbs, which are four to six times more efficient than standard bulbs.

Trilogy Eco Expos, details available at http://www.TrilogyGreen.com, will take place at the following locations throughout May and June:

    --  May 25: Trilogy Redmond Ridge, Redmond, WA
  --  May 31: Trilogy Central Coast, Nipomo, CA
  --  June 7: Trilogy at Encanterra, Queen Creek, AZ
  --  June 7: Victoria Gardens, Deland, FL
  --  June 7:  Trilogy at the Vineyards, Brentwood, CA
  --  June 14: Trilogy La Quinta, La Quinta, CA
  --  June 14: Trilogy at Vistancia, Peoria, AZ
  --  June 14: Trilogy Rio Vista, Rio Vista, CA

"Our commitment to protecting the environment is shared by many eco-conscious businesses and organizations around the country who are participating in the Trilogy Eco Expos," said Rick Andreen, president of Shea Homes' Active Lifestyle Communities. "Together we hope to enlighten, entertain and educate consumers with ways in which they can reduce their individual carbon footprint and enrich their lives every day."

Nestled in some of the most beautiful locations in the country, Trilogy communities are designed to meet the needs and desires of Baby Boomers entering the Third Stage of life. In September 2007, J.D. Power and Associates ranked Trilogy by Shea Homes highest in customer satisfaction among the largest active adult community new home builders in 34 U.S. markets.

About Trilogy by Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities

Trilogy communities are high-end resort communities offering a new choice in living to those looking for an exciting lifestyle that revolves around wellness, exploration, continued learning, and close personal connections. Architectural product design and amenities reflect the changing needs of the baby boom generation, including business services, world-class clubs and a diverse range of recreation options. More information is available by visiting http://www.TrilogyLife.com or calling (800) 685-6494.

About Shea Homes

For more than 125 years, members of the Shea family and their companies have accomplished many extraordinary milestones including work on the foundation of the landmark Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay Area's Rapid Transit System (BART) and managing the construction of the Hoover Dam. In addition to being privately held, the J.F. Shea Company has maintained an investment grade rating since 2004. Shea Homes introduced its Trilogy brand to the market in 1999 as the centerpiece of its Active Lifestyle Communities division. Today, Trilogy has become the quickest growth area of Shea Homes' business with nine active lifestyle communities currently open and plans for more to open in the next two years, including the just recently opened Shea Homes at Victoria Gardens in Deland, Florida, near Orlando. For more information visit http://www.sheahomes.com or http://www.TrilogyLife.com.

     For more information contact:
   Brittani Polivka
   Cohn & Wolfe
   Brittani_polivka@sfo.cohnwolfe.com
   415-365-8551

SOURCE Shea Homes