Posted: December 16, 2016

Home Innovation Hosts Windows Advisory Group Meeting for Building America

Key researchers, experts from government, private sector meet to discuss window efficiency test plan.

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Posted: October 4, 2016

New Cooperation with ICC-ES Creates “One-Stop-Shop” for Building Product Testing, Listing, and Product Evaluation

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Posted: September 26, 2016

22 Communities Achieve “SolSmart” Status for Making it Easier to go Solar

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Posted: September 19, 2016

NGBS™ and Pivotal Energy Solutions Announce Data Sharing Agreement

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Posted: August 12, 2016

NGBS Recognized by Freddie Mac in New Green Advantage Financing

NGBS Green Certification garners financing benefits through Freddie Mac.

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Posted: April 27, 2016

Communities Nationwide Invited to Become SolSmart, Receive Recognition & Assistance for Reducing Solar Energy Costs

Home Innovation partnering with other organizations to make solar more affordable, accessible.

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Posted: April 20, 2016

ANSI Approves Consensus-Based ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 National Green Building Standard™

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved the ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS). Home Innovation Research Labs served as Secretariat for the standard development process that began with a call for Consensus Committee members in February 2014, and culminated in submission of the final document to ANSI for consideration in February 2016.

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Posted: February 29, 2016

Home Innovation Research Labs and Passive House Institute US Announce MOU

Two top green certification organizations agree to collaborate.

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Posted: February 26, 2016

HUD Announces Mortgage Insurance Premium Reductions for NGBS Green Certified Multifamily Buildings

NGBS Green Certified multifamily buildings eligible for significant MIP rate reductions.

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Posted: January 15, 2016

NGBS.com Launch Provides Consumers Direct Link to NGBS Green Homes & Builders

When Buyers Search for Green Homes, Will They Find Yours?

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