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NGBS Green Certification Approved for Preferred Financing under New CIRRUS Zero Carbon Program

Home Innovation Research Labs is pleased to announce that NGBS Green Certification has been approved as a pathway to preferred financing in PACE Equity’s new CIRRUS® Zero Carbon program. This milestone partnership means developers and building owners pursuing the NGBS Green +NET ZERO ENERGY certification can now benefit from reduced capital costs when financing through the CIRRUS Zero Carbon program.

Top 3 Green Policy Updates - August 2025

As we near the end of August, we are closely following many policy issues and funding opportunities. The most important developments to keep an eye on include several state Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) updates, temporary safety for ENERGY STAR, and upcoming HUD & USDA updates.

Top 5 Green Policy Updates - June/July 2025

Here's a recap of noteworthy policy updates in green building over the last two months. Stay tuned for further regulatory updates, advocacy opportunities, and key policy changes impacting the green building industry from the NGBS Green team.

NGBS Green Stands with the Industry to Defend ENERGY STAR

At NGBS Green, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders across the U.S. real estate industry in urging Congress to continue funding the ENERGY STAR program. This isn’t just about energy efficiency — it’s about supporting American competitiveness, investor confidence, and market-based solutions that keep utility bills down and building performance up.

Cover Your Build (and Your Back): The Power of NGBS Green QA

Builders and developers need to have confidence that their certifying organization is engaging in proper oversight and quality assurance, and that’s where the NGBS Green certification program shines.

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