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SAVE THE DATE! 2024 NGBS Consensus Committee Meeting
Washington, DC | Nov. 8-11, 2022
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The 2024 NGBS Consensus Committee will meet at the National Housing Center in Washington, DC beginning the morning of Tuesday, November 8th until mid-day Thursday, November 10th. During this meeting, the Committee will discuss and vote on all public and Task Group-generated proposed changes for the 2024 NGBS. The public is welcome to attend.
Meeting agenda and materials have now been posted.
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RECORDING AVAILABLE!
Expanded Water Efficiency Certification Opportunities
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The 2020 NGBS introduced the Water Rating Index (WRI) as a new methodology for homes to measure water efficiency. Builders who take advantage of this new opportunity can be on the cutting edge of efficiency and set their homes apart from the competition. Learn about the benefits of performance-based water ratings, the process for earning a certified WRI score, and costs of compliance.
Missed our recent webinar? View the recording here.
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WELCOME! Introducing latest NGBS Green PRO, Aaron Heinrich | Aaron Heinrich, Assistant Project Manager with VCA Green, is the latest to earn the NGBS Green PRO accreditation. Congrats Aaron! | |
....Aaron Heinrich, Assistant Project Manager, VCA Green | |
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Industry professionals! Earn your NGBS Green PRO professional designation to validate your expertise in green design, construction, and building certification.
Successfully earning the NGBS Green PRO designation demonstrates advanced understanding of the National Green Building Standard ICC-700 and the NGBS Green certification program.
Training for the designation – consisting of four self-paced modules, each with its own mastery check – is live and available 24/7 at the NGBS Green Pro Training site. Completion of a single NGBS Green PRO module earns 1LU Elective from AIA or 0.1 CEU credit from ICC; completion of the entire course earns 4LU Elective from AIA or 0.4 CEU credit from ICC.
Learn more and get started today – download the Overview document and discuss the benefits of this professional development opportunity with your supervisor and colleagues.
Students can qualify for 50% discount off the NGBS Green PPR training fee! Students, contact us for a discount code (make sure you mention NGBS Green PRO training).
NGBS Green PRO Directory
All NGBS Green PROs are now featured on our website. See the directory.
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Chicago Adopts Energy Transformation Code: NGBS Green Certification Recognized as Alternative Compliance Option | |
Chicago's City Council has passed an amended version of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — titled the Chicago Energy Transformation Code — that requires strong energy efficiency and electrification for new buildings. The goal of this new code is to align commercial real estate with Chicago's climate action plan, which aims to reduce carbon emissions to 62% below 2017 levels by 2040.
The new code recognizes two third-party certifications as alternative compliance pathways: (1) 2020 NGBS Green certification at the Gold or Emerald levels; and (2) 2021 Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS). The City noted that these programs were selected for their rigorous pre-construction reviews and post-construction verification by independent third-party reviewers.
Read our news release.
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): 179D Tax Deduction for Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings | |
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) was signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 16, 2022.
This legislation includes significant investment in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. For the next several months, we will feature an element of the legislation related to the built environment.
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The IRA significantly expanded the 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings from $1.80 per square foot to a sliding scale of $2.50-$5.00 per square foot, with new pathways for existing building retrofits to access the deduction. New construction must achieve 25-50% over ASHRAE 90.1; retrofit projects must demonstrate 25-50% improvement over existing building energy use intensity. "Bonus" incentives are available for projects meeting prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
Learn more here.
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The following states have or will revise their Qualified Allocation Plans (QAP) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The summaries below indicate if NGBS Green certification is incentivized and provide information on how to submit comments or stay informed. If you're aware of any current QAP activity in your state or locale not listed here or included in our online QAP Round-Up, please contact us.
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ALABAMA: The Alabama Housing Finance Agency approved its 2023 QAP. The QAP includes several prescriptive energy and water conservation practices for competitive points, but no third-party green building programs are recognized. | |
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MONTANA: Montana Housing has published a draft 2024 QAP. The public comment period is now open and accepting written comments through October 21st (submit to [email protected]). The draft 2024 QAP requires prescriptive energy efficiency and green building requirements, but no third-party green building programs are recognized.
A virtual public hearing is scheduled for October 20 at 9AM MDT. Registration is required.
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In each issue of Insider Update, Home Innovation profiles products that can help builders achieve points toward NGBS Green Certification. To browse all NGBS Green Certified products, visit the online directory.
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Corzan and Corzan HP Piping Systems are made from a non-corrosive durable chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) technology that makes them chemically inert to most mineral acids, bases, and salts. CPVC was first commercialized by Lubrizol in the early 1960s and has since proven its value in a variety of industrial applications where high use temperature and corrosion resistance are desirable.
These products are certified under the Product Life Cycle Assessment practice (610.1.2.1), and points are available when Corzan is chosen over another copper-based water distribution pipe based on LCA findings.
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Wrigleyville Lofts is a new mixed-use building in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago. Wrigleyville Lofts is the first mixed-use building to earn NGBS Green certification for its commercial space. This whole-building certification meets the eligibility requirements for the cost-saving HUD Green Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) rate reduction program.
Read the full case study to learn more.
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NGBS and the Artificial Turf Debate | Use of artificial turf in multifamily communities has been a source of controversy, with industry leaders debating its environmental impact and product regulation. Is artificial turf an innovative green practice that enhances both environmental and athletic performance, or is natural turf the better landscaping material that should not be replaced? Read Damiyen's blog to explore the issues surrounding artificial turf and its inclusion within the NGBS. | |
Resiliency and Sustainability | Resilience has always been a huge part of sustainability, but with climate change impacts being ever more apparent, we can expect a roller-coaster of flood, wind, fire, and other weather events to stun us more frequency. It's high time we rethink resilience and sustainability as one entity and include both in our construction practices. Read Elina's blog to learn more about the intersection of resiliency and sustainability. | |
Quick QAP Recap: Fall 2022 | Home Innovation actively advocates for third-party certified, green, affordable housing by providing input for state Qualified Allocation Plan (QAPs). QAPs specify a state agency's allocation of federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Read Cindy's blog for an update on recent green advocacy efforts and opportunities for NGBS Green Partners to get involved. | |
Why is it Important that WRI is Included within an I-Code? | The 2020 NGBS includes a performance path for residential builders and developers to demonstrate water efficiency. The Water Rating Index (WRI) – included as an appendix within the standard – is a methodology by which a 0 to 100 score is assessed for a property's total indoor and outdoor water use, compared to baseline conditions. The inclusion of WRI within an I-code lends credibility to water performance ratings and raises their prominence in the market. Read Cindy's blog to learn more. | |
Changes in the Air: How Builders Plan to Navigate the Future | In 2021, Home Innovation queried more than 350 owners and senior manager of home building companies to gain understanding of how they envision the future of their businesses. With all the changes in the industry and related markets in the wake of the COVID pandemic, many building professionals are feeling stressed and ready making big changes to their companies. Read Ed's blog for the biggest trends expected to impact our industry in the coming years. | |
#WillItCorrode: Your Reputation Hinges on Your Product's Reliability | As a continuation of our #willitcorrode series, here's the latest installment from the Home Innovation lab team testing some everyday gadgets and household items in our salt spray chamber. Our latest household victim? A steel residential door hinge. See the results in Deanna's blog. | |
Quick Links to Marketing Materials & Guidance One-pagers | |
Recently, we've been posting case studies on some unique and exemplary NGBS Green Certified projects. If you haven't checked them out yet, be sure to visit our Resources page – there are several there already and we're adding more each month. While on the page, be sure to check out the wide range of guidance documents, comparisons, and other helpful resources we've created for our NGBS Green Partners, including:
And you can also find LOTS of great resources by visiting the following pages – #BookmarkWorthy:
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As we strive to keep up with events of interest around the country, we welcome your input! | |
If you know of a program that may be of interest to our NGBS Green program partners, please let us know.
Join these upcoming events:
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Continuing Education
If you or a client are interested in scheduling virtual or in-person training on the 2020 NGBS, contact us – we have AIA and ICC-approved programs that we'd be happy to deliver.
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