Green Certifications
We believe that green building should be the standard, not the exception. Our green certification services are designed to help builders and planners meet today’s energy goals while preparing for tomorrow’s sustainability demands. We guide your projects through a certification process with clarity, precision, and a commitment to performance.
Why Green Certifications Are Essential
Green certifications provide proof of quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. For builders and planners, these designations offer a competitive edge, reduce long-term operating costs, and support compliance with evolving building codes and rebate programs. With demand for high-performance buildings on the rise, green certifications offer measurable advantages in project marketability, value, and long-term performance.
92% of green-certified homeowners would purchase another green home,
and 94% would recommend a green home to a friend.
How Our Green Certification Services Power Performance
Our team works directly with builders, developers, and planners to streamline the certification process from start to finish. We employ tested methodologies, proven expertise, and real-time collaboration to ensure your project meets all necessary requirements and sustainability standards.
ENERGY STAR Certification
We help you meet ENERGY STAR Version 3.2 standards through blower door testing, duct leakage assessments, and ample inspector support. Our team guides you through documentation and all required verifications to become ENERGY STAR-certified
DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Certification
For homes that go beyond code compliance and align with federal net-zero energy goals, we provide full support in testing, verifying and documenting requirements to qualify for the DOE’s elite program.
45L Tax Credit Qualification
We support builders in qualifying for the New Energy Efficient Home Credit by providing the documentation and third-party verification required by the IRS. Our Green Certification services streamline this process to help you secure substantial federal tax incentives.
HERS Score Rating
As a certified HERS Rater, we provide official HERS Scores that measure home energy efficiency against industry benchmarks. This score is essential for meeting 45L requirements and plays a critical role in validating overall building performance for green certification.
NGBS Certifications
We assist with certification under the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) by coordinating required inspections, energy ratings, and documentation. Our team ensures your project meets performance thresholds across energy efficiency, water use, and indoor environmental quality.
Support for Local and Custom Certifications
Whether your project involves pursuing Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) credentials or applying for a municipality-specific program, we provide the guidance and technical support needed to navigate the approval process.
What Sets 15 lightyears Apart?
At 15 lightyears, we help builders, developers, and project teams meet today’s green building expectations with precision and reliability. Our green certification services are designed to streamline the path to compliance, simplify documentation, and ensure every project aligns with standards like ENERGY STAR and HERS scores. From verifying high-performance systems to maximizing the value of sustainable design, we bring expertise and efficiency to every certification effort.
Entirely In-House
With no subcontractors, our team consists entirely of in-house experts, ensuring consistency, accountability, and top-tier service
Local Expertise
Our technicians are embedded in the communities we serve, providing region-specific knowledge and faster service.
Ongoing Training
Every technician undergoes weekly, monthly, and quarterly comprehensive training to stay ahead of industry best practices and compliance updates.
True Partnerships
We actively collaborate with builders to improve standards, document best practices, and train trade partners.
Continuous Support
We stay up to date on all code and tax changes, ensuring compliance and maximizing available incentives. Our team actively collaborates with builders to navigate industry trends, keeping projects efficient, cost-effective, and ahead of regulatory shifts.
Benefits of Green Certifications
Green certifications benefit all stakeholders, including builders, planners, developers, buyers, and their communities.
- Residential builders attract eco-conscious buyers with verified energy-efficient homes that lower monthly utility costs.
- Municipalities and city planners support smart growth by ensuring developments align with local energy policies and climate resilience goals.
- Commercial building owners and operators reduce operational costs, improve indoor air quality, and extend building lifespans through verified efficiencies.
- Architects and design teams gain actionable insights from testing data that inform smarter, performance-driven design.
- Corporate sustainability teams align projects with internal ESG goals and track measurable results through verified certifications.
- Developers enhance the value and market appeal of their projects with certifications that meet today’s buyer and tenant expectations.
Green certifications validate performance while positioning your projects to meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible construction.
ENERGY STAR certified homes are at least 10% more energy efficient than those built to code and achieve a 20% improvement on average.
Explore 15 lightyears’ Energy-Efficient Solutions
Green building isn’t a trend; it’s the future of energy. With 15 lightyears, builders and planners gain a trusted partner that simplifies the certification process, improves performance outcomes, and supports long-term sustainability goals. Our expertise ensures your projects are built to last, built to save, and built to lead.
Ready to certify smarter? Let 15 lightyears guide your next project toward performance and recognition.
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