CERTIFICATION AGENCY INTERPRETATION
Our NGBS Interpretation documents provide recommendations on technical and verification issues related to NGBS Green certification
File Under: Chapter 12: Certified Path for Single-Family Homes & Townhouses
This interpretation allows homes seeking 2020 NGBS certification following the Chapter 12 Certified Compliance Path for Single-Family Homes, Townhouses, and Duplexes to be deemed compliant with § 1203 ENERGY EFFICIENCY if the home meets the mandatory requirements listed in 1203.1 and qualifies as an ENERGY STAR Certified Home (Version 3.1 or later). This interpretation is consistent with NGBS 701.1.4 Alternative Bronze and Silver level compliance, which allows any building qualifying as an ENERGY STAR Version 3.1 Certified Home to achieve the Silver level and Home Innovation's interpretation to accept later versions.
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File Under: Chapter 7: Energy Efficiency
Chapter 7 Energy Efficiency includes several alternative compliance pathways for projects to demonstrate compliance. These pathways offer a substitute to addressing the NGBS requirements.
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