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Get Your NGBS Green Certification

PROVIDING THIRD-PARTY PROOF FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE CLAIMS

NGBS Green is widely recognized across the nation. An NGBS Green Certification is proof that a home or apartment building is, in fact, NGBS compliant and truly green.

Certification Types & Levels

Certification Types & Levels

Certification Types & Levels

NGBS Green certification provides independent, third-party verification that a home, building, or land development is designed and built to achieve high performance in six key areas: Lot Design & Development, Resource Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Operation & Maintenance.

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NGBS Certification Fees

Pricing

Pricing

NGBS Green Certification is a rigorous yet affordable green home certification. Pricing is based on the number of units certified and varies by building size and optional additional certification paths. 

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NGBS Project Registration

Project Registration

Project Registration

The first step toward certification includes registering through the NGBS Online Portal. Only current NGBS Green Verifiers may register projects, but other project partners may access the online portal to update existing accounts as well.

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Green Building Partners

Find Green Building Partners

Find Green Building Partners

Third party NGBS Green Verifiers are accredited by Home Innovation Research Labs. Utilize our interactive database to find a Green Verifier to register your project and guide you through the certification process.

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NGBS Water Efficiency Certifications

Water Efficiency Certifications

Water Efficiency Certifications

Home Innovation Research Labs offers two water efficiency certifications for residential buildings, which can be pursued together or independently. WRI indicates a property’s total indoor & outdoor water use, while WaterSense Certification is the EPA’s mark of superior water efficiency.

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Energy STAR Certification

ENERGY STAR Certifications

ENERGY STAR Certifications

ENERGY STAR certification is the EPA’s mark of superior energy efficiency, through the Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) Program. ENERGY STAR certified buildings cost less to operate and help protect the environment.

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How To Get Started

RIGOROUS NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD CERTIFICATION

Learn what you need to know to get your project NGBS Green Certified with third-party NGBS Green Verifiers that are accredited by Home Innovation Research Labs.

Green Home & Development

Green Home & Development

 Become an NGBS Green Verifier or Field Rep

Become an NGBS Green Verifier or Field Rep

Builder Resources

ICC 700 National Green Building Standard®

The NGBS is the only green building rating system designed solely for residentially occupied buildings, approved by ANSI as an American National Standard, and recognized by the International Code Council among their comprehensive set of building codes.

Score Your Project

Score Your Project

 Builder Resource Guide

Builder Resource Guide

 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

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