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Green Building Verification from RESO #66

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@nmerket nmerket commented Dec 1, 2015

Looking at this, it's odd that it exists on the Project/ProjectDetails/ProgramCertificate node. I would have expected this to be on the Building node somewhere. Anyway, we should discuss as a group to make sure these new enumerations are okay.
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<xs:enumeration value="NGBS Land Development Certification"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Enterprise Green Communities"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Earthcraft"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Environments for Living"/>
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Here are the new enumerations.

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The NGBS Single-Family Certification has Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Emerald certification levels. I don't know if the Land Development and Multifamily would be relevant or not for the scope of HPXML.

<xs:enumeration value="NGBS Remodeling Emerald"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Enterprise Green Communities"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Earthcraft"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Environments for Living"/>
<xs:enumeration value="other"/>
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I added gold, silver, bronze, emerald to the appropriate NGBS certifications and removed the land development one because it doesn't seem to be relevant.

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nmerket commented Feb 4, 2016

Review: Kevin Powell, @ejacobsohn

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nmerket commented Feb 4, 2016

Also review: @brandongallagher

@nmerket check if open fill element exists for "Other".

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nmerket commented Feb 4, 2016

We should put most of these on the Building node instead.

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I suggest we break these out into three separate fields:

  • certification/organization (LEED, NGBS Single-Family, etc)
  • level (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
  • status (Preliminary, Official)

This would let you cut down on the number of enumerations for each, and probably be easier to maintain.

I hear this is what the RESO dictionary does. Here is an excerpt that adds some justification for the status:

Additionally every certification should have a status attribute, like RESO, that allows the certification to be preliminary or official. This allows preliminary certifications to travel from program databases to MLS systems at a relevant time, before the building is complete and while it is being marketed. If a program database will not export a certification until it is official, it will be too late to assist in marketing the home.

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Here are some additional ones we came up with:
Earth Advantage Silver
Earth Advantage Gold
Earth Advantage Platinum
Earth Advantage Zero Energy Ready
Earth Advantage Zero Energy
Earth Advantage Remodel
Built Green Three Star
Built Green Four Star
Built Green Five Star
Green Star Bronze
Green Star Silver
Green Star Gold
Living Building Challenge

And along with my previous comment, we think there might be levels within each of these already proposed ones:
Enterprise Green Communities
Earthcraft
Environments for Living
Green Point Rated

Living Building Challenge Petal Certification
Living Building Challenge Net Zero Energy Building Certification

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nmerket commented Jun 9, 2016

Here are my current thoughts on this matter:

Breaking into 3 different fields

@brandongallagher's comment about breaking this into three different fields (certification/organization, level, status) is a good one. That is how RESO does it. The backwards compatibility thing worries me here. It's a significant departure from how we do it now. This could mean this is a v3 thing.

What is this doing on the Project node?

Most of these seem to belong on the Building node as they are a certification of the structure itself not the project (what was done to the building). The one exception would possibly be HPwES.

If we add a new element for this to the Building node, we could do it in three different fields as recommended above and still technically maintain backwards compatibility. That would mean the one on the Project node would be deprecated in v2.2. I could see this functionally breaking backwards compatibility, however, as many people are using the list as it is.

Does it cause more problems to punt on this and make incremental, backwards compatible changes to the current element while not capturing everything we want right now, or to add a more useful element to the Building and deprecate this, breaking the spirit of backwards compatibility?

How does this relate to the EnergyScore element on Building?

As far as RESO is concerned, they're the same. We have this list and the energy scores (HERS, HEScore) broken out in different places. Should we make an effort to combine them?

Reference: RESO Green Building Verification Fields

Here's what RESO has for the GreenBuildingVerificationType enumerations. They are using a few others that we don't.

Enumeration Description
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Homes is a set of optional construction practices and technologies (above minimum code requirements) that builders can follow to upgrade a new home’s energy efficiency beyond minimum code requirements. Guidelines are outlined in the “National Performance Path” or the “National Prescriptive Path.” This whole-house label differs from the ENERGY STAR products label. To achieve the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes label, a home’s energy efficiency must be verified by a third-party organization.
Home Energy Score The Home Energy Score, managed by the US DOE, is a national system that allows homes to receive an energy efficiency rating, similar to the MPG rating available for cars. The Home Energy Score uses a 10-point scale to reflect how much energy a home is expected to use under standard operating conditions. Homes that are expected to use the least amount of energy (and are considered the most energy efficient) score a 10, and homes that are expected to use the most amount of energy (and are considered the least energy efficient) score a 1. The Home Energy Score uses a standard calculation method and takes into account the home’s structure and envelope (walls, windows, foundation) and its heating, cooling, and hot water systems. Only Qualified Assessors who pass a DOE exam are allowed to provide the Home Energy Score.
Home Energy Upgrade Certificate of Energy Efficiency Improvements Buildings Performance Institute BPI- 2101 Standard Requirements for a Certificate of Completion for Whole-House Energy Efficiency Upgrades specifies a standard way of describing the improvements made to an existing home through a home energy upgrade (HEU). Certificates are provided by a local energy efficiency program sponsor.
Home Energy Upgrade Certificate of Energy Efficiency Performance Buildings Performance Institute BPI- 2101 Standard Requirements for a Certificate of Completion for Whole-House Energy Efficiency Upgrades specifies a standard way of describing the improvements made to an existing home through a home energy upgrade (HEU) and provides one or more measures of a home’s performance. Measures of performance may include a HERS rating, a Home Energy Score, an indication of projected or actual energy consumption, or other systems. Certificates are provided by a local energy efficiency program sponsor.
Living Building Challenge Living Future Institute's Homes certified by a third-party that they produce as much or more energy than they use. Super-insulated homes that have met certification requirements demonstrating minimal or no heating and cooling system.
Certified Passive House Super-insulated new homes that have been built to meet certification requirements demonstrating minimal or no heating and cooling system.
HERS Index Score The HERS Index is the nationally recognized scoring system for measuring a home’s energy performance. To calculate a home’s HERS Index Score, a certified RESNET home energy rater will do a home energy rating and compare the data against a reference home (a design-modeled home of the same size and shape as the actual home), so the HERS Index Score is always relative to the size, shape, and type of the house. The lower the number, the more energy efficient the home.
WaterSense EPA WaterSense is a set of optional construction practices and technologies (above minimum code requirements) that builders can follow to ensure a home uses less water while still providing the same level of comfort and convenience. WaterSense also applies to specific plumbing fixtures (see InteriorFeatures) and should not be confused with the whole-house label.
LEED For Homes "USGBC’s residential rating system, LEED for Homes, was launched in 2008. The LEED rating systems are developed through an open, consensus-based process led by LEED committees. LEED is a voluntary program that provides independent, third-party verification that a home was designed and built using methods for achieving high performance in multiple areas of sustainability including energy, water, waste management, indoor air quality, and sustainable site development. There are multiple rating systems for all types of buildings including Existing Buildings and Homes for residential projects. Homes may achieve different levels of certification (platinum, gold, silver, certified) depending on the number of LEED prerequisites and credits that are met."
NGBS Whole-Home Remodel Home Innovation Research Labs provides project certification to the NGBS. NGBS applies to both single-family homes and multifamily buildings. Certification options also exist for new construction, remodel projects (both whole-home and functional areas such as a kitchen or bathroom), and land development/subdivision. Homes may qualify for a bronze, silver, gold, or emerald certification level depending on the number of green building practices met.
PHIUS+ Super-insulated homes that have met certification requirements demonstrating minimal or no heating and cooling system.
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Home Performance with ENERGY STAR offers whole-house solutions to high energy bills and homes with comfort problems. The program is managed by a local sponsor that recruits home improvement contractors who are qualified to perform comprehensive home assessments and improvements. Local sponsors must follow specific guidelines to participate as outlined in the HPwES Sponsor Guide and Reference Manual.
NGBS New Construction Home Innovation Research Labs certifies homes to the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS), which has undergone the full consensus process and received approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Home Innovation Research Labs provides project certification to the NGBS. NGBS applies to both single-family homes and multifamily buildings. Certification options also exist for new construction, remodel projects (both whole-home and functional areas such as a kitchen or bathroom) and land development/subdivision. Homes may qualify for a bronze, silver, gold, or emerald certification level depending on the number of green building practices met.
NGBS Small Projects Remodel Home Innovation Research Labs provides project certification to the NGBS. NGBS applies to both single-family homes and multifamily buildings. Certification options also exist for new construction, remodel projects (both whole-home and functional areas such as a kitchen or bathroom), and land development/subdivision. For the Small Projects Remodel, the functional area (kitchen, bathroom, basement, addition) is either certified or not. Unlike other NGBS certifications, multiple certification levels (bronze, silver, gold, or emerald) do not exist for this certification option.
Zero Energy Ready Home DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is a set of optional construction practices and technologies (above minimum code and ENERGY STAR Certified Home requirements) that builders can follow to ensure high-performance homes so energy efficient all or most annual energy consumption can be offset with renewable energy. Guidelines are outlined in the "DOE Zero Energy Ready Home National Program Requirements."
Indoor airPLUS EPA Indoor airPLUS is a set of optional construction practices and technologies builders can follow to reduce indoor air pollutants and improve the indoor air quality in a new home beyond minimum code requirements. It is only available to homes that first meet ENERGY STAR Certified Homes certification.
EnerPHit Super-insulated existing homes that have been remodeled to meet certification requirements demonstrating minimal or no heating and cooling system.

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@nmerket What are the current certifications on the project node? Just HPwES? If so, would it be 'breaking the spirit' to add the whole building certifications to the building node with the three fields, but keep project certifications on the project node? Or would this be ultimately more confusing?

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nmerket commented Jun 9, 2016

@RebHudson What's currently there is HPwES, LEED Certified/Silver/Gold/Platinum, and other. Are the LEED ones more building or project certifications?

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@nmerket LEED is building level so that is an issue.

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nmerket commented Jun 13, 2016

Okay, the issue here is that we really have two kinds of certifications: ones that apply to the house itself and ones that apply to the project (measures performed). I think there should be two elements: the one as it is on the Project node and another on the Building node. Starting from the RESO enumeration list above, here's which I think belong in each:

Project/ProjectDetails/ProgramCertificate

  • Home Energy Upgrade Certificate of Energy Efficiency Improvements (BPI-2101)
  • Home Energy Upgrade Certificate of Energy Efficiency Performance
  • NGBS Whole-Home Remodel
    • Bronze
    • Silver
    • Gold
    • Emerald
  • NGBS Small Projects Remodel
  • Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (already there)
  • EnerPHit

Somewhere on the Building

  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Home Energy Score (Already lives in BuildingDetails/BuildingSummary/BuildingConstruction/EnergyScore)
  • Living Building Challenge
    • Net Zero Energy
    • Petal
  • Certified Passive House
  • HERS Index Score (Already lives in BuildingDetails/BuildingSummary/BuildingConstruction/EnergyScore)
  • WaterSense
  • LEED For Homes (already on Project node, would need to be deprecated there)
    • Certified
    • Silver
    • Gold
    • Platinum
  • PHIUS+
  • NGBS New Construction
    • Bronze
    • Silver
    • Gold
    • Emerald
  • Zero Energy Ready Home
  • Indoor airPLUS

Each could be broken down into certification, level, and status fields as @brandongallagher suggested.

Others I don't know where they go

  • Enterprise Green Communities
  • Green Point Rated
  • Environments for Living
  • Earthcraft
  • Earth Advantage
    • Silver
    • Gold
    • Platinum
    • Zero Energy Ready
    • Zero Energy
    • Remodel (probably Project)
  • Built Green
    • Three Star
    • Four Star
    • Five Star
  • Green Star
    • Bronze
    • Silver
    • Gold

How bad of an idea is breaking these up like this? Any better ideas?

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[many of these are regional or state certifications]

Enterprise Green Communities - Building node
Green Point rated - Project node
Environments for Living - building node
Earthcraft - building node
Earth Advantage - building node (didn't see remodel on their website)
Built green - building node (1-5 star rating)
Green Star - building

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This is how RESO breaks out GreenVerificationType fields:
GreenBuildingVerificationType.docx

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nmerket commented Jun 22, 2016

Takeaways from call:

  • Move ahead with separating Building and Project enumerations.
  • Mimic RESO as much as possible, incl source, url, body, etc.
  • Remove regional certifications adding a field for "other".

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@juliecaracino @nmerket I had to leave the meeting prior to this discussion. We are currently working with RESO and the local MLS to have Pearl Certification added as an enumeration option for GreenBuildingVerificationType. So if we are basing the enumerations for HPXML off of RESO options let's add Pearl Certification as well. Pearl Certification would be on the building node as a whole home certification rather than a project certification.

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Building node:

Green building verification type

  • Certified Passive House
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • EnerPHit
  • HERS Index Score
  • Home Energy Score
  • Home Energy Upgrade Certificate of Energy Efficiency Improvements
  • Home Energy Upgrade Certificate of Energy Efficiency Performance
  • Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
  • Indoor airPLUS
  • LEED For Homes
  • Living Building Challenge
  • NGBS New Construction
  • NGBS Small Projects Remodel
  • NGBS Whole-Home Remodel
  • PHIUS+
  • WaterSense
  • Zero Energy Ready Home
  • Pearl Home Certification

Verification body
Verification metric
Verification rating
Verification source

  • Administrator
  • Assessor (GreenVerificationSource)
  • Builder (GreenVerificationSource)
  • Contractor or Installer
  • Other (GreenVerificationSource)
  • Owner (GreenVerificationSource)
  • Program Sponsor
  • Program Verifier
  • Public Records (GreenVerificationSource)
  • See Remarks (GreenVerificationSource)

Verification status

  • complete
  • in process

Verification URL
Version
Year

@nmerket nmerket changed the title Adding whole house program certificates Green Building Verification from RESO Oct 4, 2019
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nmerket commented Oct 4, 2019

Added the following element to BuildingDetails. It maps directly to RESO's Green Building Verification.

BaseElements_GreenBuildingVerification

Next we'll need to prune some of the newly redundant elements from other places, like ProgramCertificate and EnergyScore

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nmerket commented Oct 7, 2019

Insert optional OtherType for certifications not in enum list.

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nmerket commented Oct 7, 2019

Add "Pearl Home Certification" to type list.

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<xs:enumeration value="Certified Passive House"/>
<xs:enumeration value="ENERGY STAR Certified Homes"/>
<xs:enumeration value="EnerPHit"/>
<xs:enumeration value="HERS Index Score"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Home Energy Score"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Home Energy Upgrade Certificate of Energy Efficiency Improvements"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Home Energy Upgrade Certificate of Energy Efficiency Performance"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Home Performance with ENERGY STAR"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Indoor airPLUS"/>
<xs:enumeration value="LEED For Homes"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Living Building Challenge"/>
<xs:enumeration value="NGBS New Construction"/>
<xs:enumeration value="NGBS Small Projects Remodel"/>
<xs:enumeration value="NGBS Whole-Home Remodel"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Pearl Home Certification"/>
<xs:enumeration value="PHIUS+"/>
<xs:enumeration value="WaterSense"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Zero Energy Ready Home"/>
<xs:enumeration value="other"/>
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These are the GreenBuildingVerificationType enumerations

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nmerket commented Oct 9, 2019

This PR also deletes Energy Score as well as the following elements under ProjectDetails:

HPXML_ProjectDetails

@nmerket nmerket merged commit 1872e57 into master Oct 23, 2019
@nmerket nmerket deleted the 43_whole_house_certifications branch October 23, 2019 21:58
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