Green Programs Update
October 30, 2020
Current Program Updates:
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ENERGY STAR Unified Multifamily Program
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LEED v4 moving to v4.1
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NGBS 2012 moving to 2015 and ultimately 2020
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Enterprise Green Communities moving from 2015 to 2020
See below for an overview of some of the changes and Contact Us to schedule a training in navigating program changes.
ENERGY STAR:
NGBS:
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2015: IRC = testing required
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2020:
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A plan for mixed use
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Updated baselines
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Rehabs
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Modular
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ENTERPRISE GREEN COMMUNITIES:
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2020: Required for PreBuild submittals after Oct 15 2020
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Increased focus on Integrative Design
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Energy now framed as ‘Path to Zero’
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All projects will also earn WELL certification
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Water adds focus on quality
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