Since the introduction of Home Innovation Research Labs’ NGBS (National Green Building Standard) Green Certification program in 2009, close to 150,000 homes and apartments have become certified. As of August, there were an additional 120,000 homes in-process for certification. As shown in the chart below, the program has shown steady growth year after year; based on strong growth for the first half of 2018, the program is once again on target to see an increase in the annual number of units certified.
Halfway through 2018, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina are the top three states for NGBS Green multifamily certifications, while North Carolina, Florida, and Illinois lead the way with single-family NGBS Green certifications. South Carolina saw notable increases in its multifamily certifications, moving up to No. 4 on the list.
If your single- or multifamily projects are NGBS Green Certified, you’re in great company. If you haven’t had any homes certified yet, now is a great time to start. The Builder’s Resource Guide (HomeInnovation.com/BRG) is helpful, in addition to Home Innovation’s list of jurisdictions that offer incentives for NGBS Green certification (HomeInnovation.com/NGBS Incentives).
There’s also a list of the 30-plus locales where the NGBS is recognized in a qualified allocation plan for low-income housing tax credits. If you know of incentives not captured on this list, or if you’re aware of a jurisdiction that incentivizes green but not the NGBS specifically, let us know at HomeInnovation.com/NGBSGreenContact.
