Green Building Professional Certifications

Many of the businesses listed on this site have indicated to us that they have acquired specialized certifications or accreditations. We hope you find this page useful to better understand such certifications and how they are obtained.

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Builders/Architects/Interior Designers

LEED Certification: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System, developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a third party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
For more info: http://www.usgbc.org/

Energy Star Certification: In order for a home to qualify for Energy Star certification, a set of energy efficient guidelines set by the EPA must be met. Energy saving products and materials used in Energy Star certified homes make them 20%-30% more energy efficient than a standard built home.
For more info: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes.nh_features

Builders

Certified Green Professional ( CGP):The National Association of Home Builder’s Certified Green Professional designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes, without increasing the cost of construction.
For more info: http://www.nahb.org/category.aspx?sectionID=1174

Energy Auditors

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA): The CEA certification is one that identifies professionals as having the required knowledge and experience of energy auditing through completing an examination and fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct. For more information visit: http://www.aeecenter.org/certification/CEApage.htm

Geothermal Installers

IGSHPA: A certification provided by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association, after completing certified training and passing exam.
For more info: http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/

CGD: Certified GeoExchange Designer
For more info: http://www.aeecenter.org/certification/cgdpage.htm

Plumbers

Accredited Green Plumber: A training and accreditation program which teaches the practitioner the latest technology in energy saving appliances and installation, environmental impacts of plumbing services, and water conservation and cost savings. For more info: http://www.greenplumbersusa.com/

Solar Installers

NABCEP certification: A certification for solar installers, given by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. It is a voluntary program in which certain standards and qualifications must be met by the practitioner who must pass an exam. For more info: http://www.nabcep.org/