August 31, 2018
NGBS Green Certifications See Steady Growth
Since the introduction of our NGBS Green Certification program in 2009, close to 150,000 homes and apartments have become certified. As of August 2018, there were an additional 120,000 homes in-process for certification. 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.
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February 14, 2018
Continuing Growth in Green Building, Good News for Manufacturers
The trend toward building more green homes and apartments continues unabated, and with it comes a growing desire by builders to have their homes certified green. The majority of both single- and multifamily builders cite the availability of green products as the single biggest driver for future green home construction. Builders want to build green homes, but they know that the ability to find and afford green building products is critical to their success. Check out what we found in a recent survey when builders were asked about awareness of green certification programs and their effect on building products purchases.
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July 11, 2014
Continued Growth Expected in Green Home Building
The overall residential construction market is heating up, and experts forecast expanded activity in the green housing industry. McGraw-Hill's recent green home SmartMarket report can help builders and building product manufacturers refine their business and marketing plans to remain competitive in the changing market.
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March 28, 2014
How satisfied are Owners of NGBS Green Certified homes?
When it comes to green building, consumers care about and are willing to pay for more than just energy efficiency. Consumers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their understanding of a comprehensive approach to green construction, and they are rewarding builders who can respond to more than just energy efficiency.
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March 28, 2014
North Carolina—5% of New Housing Stock is NGBS Green Certified
North Carolina is a national leader in green housing, and the numbers prove it! The North Carolina Energy Efficiency Alliance (NCEEA) has released data detailing the market penetration of voluntary, third-party certified green and energy efficient homes statewide.
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June 4, 2013
6 Reasons You Should Choose NGBS Green Certification Over LEED
Despite having tens of thousands of green home certifications under out belt, the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) and Home Innovation's NGBS Certification Program are still not as well-known as LEED. Find out why NGBS is still the best choice.
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May 7, 2013
What Do Homebuyers Really Want in a Green Home?
When it comes to green building, consumers care about and are willing to pay for more than just energy efficiency. Consumers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their understanding of a comprehensive approach to green construction, and they are rewarding builders who can respond to more than just energy efficiency.
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February 5, 2013
Interest in Solar Energy is Heating Up
With ever-increasing energy costs, homeowners are worried about their skyrocketing utility bills and looking for ways to save energy and money. With all of the talk about "going green" and energy efficiency, people are paying more attention to environmental concerns such as global warming and smart growth. As a result, solar energy is fast becoming an option to which consumers are paying close attention. It is one of those renewable sources of energy that is viable in most parts of the country, limited only by clouds.
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November 6, 2012
Consumers Are Willing to Pay for Quality
Today’s homebuyers want energy-efficient, low-maintenance, well-insulated and well-sealed homes. Data has shown that consumers are willing to pay a premium for these types of homes and that they are typically more satisfied with them than with their previous, less efficient homes.
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