National Green Building StandardICC-700

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this program, participants

will be able to:

1. Explain the development of the National Green Building Standard, its scope, and the opportunities for project certification

2. Identify program eligibility requirements for certification under the Standard

3. Details the process, roles and responsibilities of the participants

4. Explain the Research Center’s green certification process under the National Green Building Standard

Agenda NAHB Research Center The National Green Building Standard Certification Program The Green Scoring Tool Certification Costs Green Approved Products Revision Process FTC Green Guides

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Research Center History

Founded in 1964 Wholly-owned subsidiary of NAHB Independent, for-profit research firm Originally a small product testing lab Grown to full-service housing

technology/product research firm

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MissionImprove the quality, affordability, durability, environmental performance of housing

MethodologyPromote innovation in home building products/systems, technology, & construction processes by helping to remove barriers

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Diffusion of Innovation

Innovation Impediments Dominance of small firms Lack of industry integration Poor flow of information among

industry players High cost of deployment Diverse, local building codes

25 years to gain full market penetration

Jan. 2004, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development

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Market Research Lab Testing, Approval & Certification

Third-party accredited Field Evaluations & Demonstrations Code Development & Compliance Information Dissemination

ToolBase.org

National Green BuildingStandard

Approved by American National Institute of Standards (ANSI) January 2009

Provides rating system of a home’s environmental impact

Sets four performance levels for green homes

Government entities look to ANSI standards to set industry benchmarks

Designed to be voluntary, above-code program

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Consensus by balance of stakeholders Broad-based public review and

comment Consideration of comments submitted Incorporation of approved changes

into standard Right to appeal for anyone who

believes due process was not respected

Hallmarks of ANSI Process

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Lot Design

Energy Efficiency

Water Efficiency

Resource Efficiency

Indoor Air Quality

Operation & Maintenanc

eHealthy

ComfortableDurable

Energy Efficient

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Required Points

Performance Levels

The Difference ANSI-approved consensus standard Written in code language Few mandatory provisions Expansive, flexible point-based system Multiple paths for energy compliance All residential

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Scope of NGBS Communities Homes

Single Family Additions Renovations

Multi-family Additions Renovations

Green Remodel Path

Land Development

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Land Development One - Four Stars Point-based performance criteria Measures for planning, design, and

construction Mixed-use development Urban, suburban, rural Various certification options Can help builders earn points for home

compliance

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Single-Family

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Single-Family

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Single-Family

Habitat for Humanity Homes

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Multifamily

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Multifamily

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Multifamily

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Green practice in all units for points

MF remodeling One verification

report per building Mixed-use

Multifamily

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Green Remodel Path

1204 E Oregon, Phoenix, AZ

gstreetinc.com

1204 E Oregon – Emerald Certified

gstreetinc.com

Pre HERS 195

Post HERS 118 ($78 avg month)

Annual Savings $900

Water Savings 43%

Purchase 90k

Days on Market 3

Sales Price 345k

1204 E Oregon

5009 Elm Court, Denver

5009 Elm Court – Emerald Certified

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Green Remodel MF

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RATING SYSTEM COMPARISON

National Green Building Standard & LEED H

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Program DifferencesLEED H LEED NC NGBS

Philosophy Top 25% Top 25% Bring green to mainstream

Scope SF new construction, low rise and mid-rise

New construction, residential and commercial, major renovations

All residential

Available Points

136* 69* 1100+

*Moving to 100 point system

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Program DifferencesLEED H LEED NC NGBS

Threshold Point Ratings

Total points, not categories of points

Total points Certification based on lowest score in any category

Points Needed for Certification

33% 37% 17%

Practices Available

89 72 350

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More Program Differences

LEED H LEED NC NGBS

Energy Performance for baseline certification

Mandates Energy Star – 15% above 2006 IECC

Prescriptive or Performance Path

3 Paths: Bronze = 15% above 2006 IECC

Site Selection / Lot Design

Focuses on characteristics of land surrounding site

Focus on completed building, not practices construction

Focuses more on site itself

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More Program Differences

LEED H LEED NC NGBS

Promotion LEED awards points for promoting LEED and hiring LEED AP

Points for LEED AP

No points in Standard for promotion

Innovation Separate category

Separate category

Innovation points in every category

LEED ND Designed primarily for neighborhoods

adjacent to previously developed land Strongly promotes multi-modalism,

particularly use of transit Density minimum 7 units per acre, effective

lot size 40x100 Requires grid-like connectivity yet also

requires all slopes above 15% be avoided Cost: Minimum $30,000+ for 20 acres and

under

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Certification to the NGBS

Standard defines green

Project verification

ensures compliance

National certification

ensures consistency

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

How to Get Green Certified

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Builder/ Architect Scores Project

Builder / Developer Hires Verifier

Builder /Developer Schedules Inspection, Verifier Notifies RC

RC Sends Builder Invoice and if newcomer, Builder Agreement

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Verifier Completes Rough Inspection

Builder Schedules Final Inspection, Verifier Notifies RC

Builder Completes Project

Verifier Completes Final Inspection

Receive Green Certificate

THE GREEN SCORING TOOLwww.NAHBGreen.org

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www.NAHBGreen.org

Create New Project

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Select Building or Development

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New, Renovation, Addition?

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Ready to Score

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Start Scoring

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Project Dashboard

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Project Scoring Analysis

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Scoring Spreadsheet

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VERIFICATIONIndependent, Third-party

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Third-Party Verification

Accredited Verifiers Qualify

Must have previous experience in residential construction and green building

Train & test Training delivered 24/7 Approximately 5 hours

Accredit Must have sufficient insurance Auto and liability

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Verifier Rules No HBA employees Builders and employees may not verify their

own homes No trade contractors or product supply

companies No sampling Design consultants, including architects ok

with disclosure Subject to periodic audit and quality control

review

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Verification Principles Verifier’s Resource Guide sets policy

Not Standard, personal opinion, previous experience, other programs

All interpretations documented for consistency

Points approved only if practice meets intent of Verifiers Resource Guide

Practices must be observed by Verifier Unless documentation review is allowed No self-verification

CERTIFICATION COSTSCompliance, Verification, Certification

Cost Analysis

Practices Products

Verification Certification

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Rating System

Bronze /Certified Silver Gold

Emerald/Platinum

National Green Building Standard

1 - 2% 3% 7% 16%

LEED-H 3-6% 5 – 7% 11 –13% 17 – 23%

Cost Comparison

Total costs shown as a % of baseline house costs

Market Rate Inspections typically 1-2 hours each

(rough & final) Many verifiers provide other services

HERS raters Design services

Nationwide network

Verification Costs

Certification Fees

NAHB Member Non-member

Single Family

$200 $500

Multi-Family $200 + $20 per unit

$500 + $20 per unit

Land Development

$2,500 $2,500

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GREEN APPROVED PRODUCTS

Products pre-approved for points under Standard

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Green Approved Products Pre-approved points for products Assists builders with making

product choices Link in Green Scoring Tool Simplifies specifications and field

inspections Simple and seamless process for

builders to select products

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Approved Products Integrated with Green Scoring Tool

Mandates, Recognition, Incentives Mandates

Longmont, CO; Phoenix, AZ Legislative Recognition

IGCC States: MD, GA Municipalities: AR, ID, WA

Incentives Financial: NYS, DE, NH

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Program Stats Single-Family Homes (new / remodeled)

2,852 Pipeline – rough inspection scheduled

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Multifamily Buildings (new / remodeled) 69

Units within MF Buildings2,252

Pipeline - rough scheduled 100+

Land Developments 13 Lots within Land Developments

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NYSERDA Incentive Eligibility:

New residential or mixed-use Substantial renovation 11 units or less Certified Silver or higher to Standard or LEED – H Must be inspected by GRBP Technician

Incentive $5,125 for SF home - $13,375 for 11-unit MF

building To building owner at time of C of O Between Jan 2010 – October 31, 2013 Capped at $120,000 in calendar year

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ANSI Revision Process Comments collected since ANSI-

approval Consensus Committee announced First meeting March in DC Process to take 18 months Public comment and hearings Transition period after completion

before effective date

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LOOK FOR THIS MARK.IT’S PROOF THAT YOUR HOME IS GREEN!

SOUND GREEN CLAIMSFTC 2010 Green Guides

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Greenwashing One or more elements

1. Overstatement of environmental attributes2. Emphasis on single environmental attribute with

others ignored3. Irrelevant claims

FTC brings law enforcement actions against false or misleading marketing claims

Green Guides explain how FTC will protect against unfair or deceptive acts or practices

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Good Green Claims Specific Qualified Substantiated

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Bad Green Claims Inflated or unsubstantiated claims

Specific health benefits Promise of utility bill reductions

Vague claims “all natural” “environmentally-friendly”

False eco-labels Use labels that are accredited No self-certification

Irrelevance No lead paint

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FTC Certification Guidance Certification Basis Clear and prominent qualifying

language Certification Types

First Party Second Party Independent, Third-Party

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Amber Wood

awood@nahbrc.com

Michelle DesiderioDirector, Green Building Programs

mdesiderio@nahbrc.com

NAHB Research Center800-638-8556

www.nahbrc.com www.NAHBGreen.org

Amber WoodManager, Energy Programs

awood@nahbrc.com