650,000 NGBS Green Homes Certified!

Published Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Big News: We Just Hit 650,000 NGBS Green Certified Homes! (No, Seriously.)

Upper Marlboro, MD — In a shocking move that no one could have predicted (unless you’ve been paying attention), we’re thrilled to announce on this April Fools' Day that we’ve reached a massive milestone: 650,000 homes certified to the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS).

But really, we actually did it.

Yes, we know it’s April Fools' Day — the one day a year where you question everything you read — but we promise, this is no joke. Despite the suspicious timing, our latest data confirms that 650,000 homes across the U.S. have officially achieved NGBS Green certification. That’s 650,000 homes built or renovated with energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and sustainable materials in mind.

“This is by far the best prank we’ve ever pulled,” said no one, because it’s real. Michelle Foster, VP of Sustainability Programs, clarified: “We thought about pretending we certified a million igloos in Florida instead, but this was just too good to keep under wraps. The timing is unfortunate... or perfect.”

Here’s why this matters (and why we’re not just pulling your leg):

• 650,000 NGBS Green homes = lower utility bills, healthier indoor environments, and a lighter environmental footprint.
• Builders, developers, and remodelers nationwide are stepping up to meet the demand for verified green construction.
• This milestone reflects not just quantity, but quality — every home certified has been rigorously verified to meet the high standards of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard.

So yes, it’s April 1st. But no, we’re not kidding. We just wanted to have a little fun while celebrating a huge win for green building and sustainable living.
Stay skeptical, but celebrate with us anyway.