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WHAT IS NGBS?
NGBS is a third-party green building standard that evaluates building performance across multiple sustainability categories.
The program is administered by Home Innovation Research Labs, which oversees scoring, verification, and final certification. Blink’s in-house certified staff are approved to verify NGBS projects and guide teams through the entire certification pathway.
These include:
Energy
Water efficiency
Site development
Resource efficiency
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Building operations
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WHY NGBS MATTERS FOR FINANCING AND INCENTIVES
NGBS certification is frequently used to support financing and
incentive strategies.
These include:
Many lenders offer reduced rates for NGBS-certified
buildings, including:
NGBS certification can support:
NGBS aligns well with many LIHTC scoring systems and can improve competitiveness in funding applications.
Certified buildings typically use less energy and water, improving resilience and lowering long-term operating expenses.
NGBS-certified projects often experience stronger tenant demand, with residents perceiving improved comfort, durability, and indoor air quality.
HOW BLINK HELPS
NGBS touches architecture, MEP systems, landscape design, interiors, construction
practices, and building operations. Blink Energy Services manages the entire process, from
early strategy to final verification.
Blink Energy Services employs certified NGBS Verifiers. Our dual perspective, design coordination, and verification help avoid rework and keep projects aligned with lender and agency expectations.
NGBS requires detailed coordination and documentation. Blink Energy Services manages the scorecard, tracks responsibilities, and interprets requirements, allowing architects to focus on design.
We ensure every discipline understands what is required and when, preventing conflicting decisions and late-stage changes.
Certification issues most often arise when requirements are identified too late. Our early reviews and ongoing coordination eliminate that risk.
Blink Energy Services translates technical criteria into clear tasks, defines responsibilities, and manages communication throughout the design and construction process.
As in-house NGBS Verifiers, we prepare the team for inspections, review documentation, and complete the required verification process.
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NGBS CERTIFICATION LEVELS
Higher levels require enhanced performance across energy, water, indoor air quality, and resource efficiency. Blink helps teams select the certification level that best aligns with financing goals, construction costs, and overall project objectives.
NGBS certification levels include:
Emerald
Gold
Silver
Bronze
We review project goals, occupancy type, and financing structure to determine whether NGBS is required or advantageous.
We map the scorecard, identify required measures, and assign responsibilities across the design and construction team.
We review drawings and specifications to confirm compliance with selected NGBS pathways and applicable Texas energy code considerations.
We coordinate with the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure required practices are implemented in the field.
We manage the scorecard, collect documentation, and prepare verification submittals.
Our certified NGBS Verifiers conduct site inspections and complete verification for submission to Home Innovation Research Labs.
NEED HELP?
It may be required by lenders, funding sources, or housing agencies. We determine applicability during an initial review.
NGBS is typically more flexible, better suited for multifamily projects, and less costly to implement.
Only if it is not coordinated early. Blink Energy Services manages requirements proactively to prevent delays.
Yes. Many lenders offer improved terms for NGBS-certified projects.
Yes, we provide one in-house, which improves coordination and reduces errors.
Energy code plan review often works alongside:
WHERE WE WORK
Blink Energy Services provides NGBS certification management and verification throughout Texas.
Areas Include:
Dallas–Fort Worth
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Central Texas markets
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