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Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022

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Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022 ibush Fri, 02/24/2023 - 07:00 To date, these are the top 10 U.S. states for green building certification The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) launched in 2009. New states topping the single-family certification list include Louisiana and South Carolina.

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Model Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives for a More Verdant City and Town

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A package of local government bills introduced on January 29th aim to ensure that Montgomery County, Maryland remains at the sustainability forefront. Bill 3-14 would require newly constructed buildings of 10,000 square feet or more or extensively modified buildings to achieve a Silver certification in the appropriate LEED rating system.

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

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As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined. The 2020 NGBS was ANSI approved earlier this year.

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

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New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info Energy Retrofits Offer a Practical Way for the Remodeling Sector to Practice Sustainability Wider Ramifications of Older Homes That Aren't Energy Efficient And the stakes are higher than just energy use and costs or greenhouse gas emissions.

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Housing Market Poised and Ready for 2023

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And the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) , now in its 39th year, recognized builders and design professionals in all sectors of the housing industry, including single-family production, custom building, multi­family, affordable housing, remodeling, community, and interiors, for their exceptional residential design achievements.

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NAHB Chairman's Message: Proposal to Create Climate Risk Committee

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As far back as 2008, NAHB has supported policy that encourages energy efficiency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and improves sustainability of the nation’s housing by focusing on market-driven strategies that encourage resource efficiency while preserving housing affordability. Resources for Sustainability and Disaster Recovery.

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Building a Performance Model

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The goals of the 2022 New American Remodel (TNAR) included raising the home's thermal performance to that of the best new construction. It resembles a Frank Lloyd Wright home, and remodeler Eric Gray, who has owned it for years, believes the architects were Wright's students. . Building a Performance Model. kcichowicz. Windows + Doors.