HECS delivers NGBS Green Certification across Allen County and east of Bowling Green along US-31E. HECS is an NCI-certified, Louisville-Kentucky-headquartered testing firm serving Kentucky since 2009. County-specific service includes a free scoping call, a fixed-fee 24-hour proposal, and a certified report that passes program review in the first round.
Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Kentucky trust HECS for third-party NGBS Green Certification because we deliver:
HECS quotes NGBS Green Certification projects on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and program requirements. Most Allen County projects fall within our standard Midwest service rate. Call (859) 983-7382 or email hecs@hecsusa.com for a project-specific quote within 24 hours.
HECS serves the Bowling Green metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 2.5-hour drive south. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible.
HECS field technicians hold NGBS Green Certified Verifier (Home Innovation Research Labs) credentials (valid through December 2026). HECS is also an IBHS FORTIFIED Home Evaluator, RESNET Certified HERS Rater, ENERGY STAR Multifamily Reviewer, NGBS Green Certified Verifier, and EarthCraft Certified Verifier. Every HECS report is signed by a credentialed technician — never outsourced, never subcontracted for the signature.
Yes. HECS regularly coordinates NGBS Green Certification with local code officials, commissioning authorities (CxA), and HERS raters across Kentucky. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from Allen County-area code officials and developers are available on request.
Most NGBS Green Certification engagements in the Allen County metro schedule within 2-4 weeks of contract signing. Pre-construction document reviews and pre-drywall inspections are typically scheduled first; final / performance-test visits follow the contractor close-out schedule. Call (859) 983-7382 with your project timeline and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.
If a measured value is outside the prescribed tolerance (e.g., ACH50 over the ENERGY STAR 3 ACH target, or duct leakage to outside above RESNET 380 thresholds), HECS documents the failure with photos and identify-codes for the offending building assemblies. We then work with your GC to schedule a targeted re-test of the failed assemblies after sealing. Re-tests are quoted at a fixed fee per visit (most projects pass after one targeted re-seal). Call (859) 983-7382 to discuss a specific failure-mode case.
Call (859) 983-7382 or email hecs@hecsusa.com with your project type, building size, and inspection schedule. Most scoping calls take under an hour. Within 24 hours you receive a fixed-fee proposal — not an estimate — with deliverables, schedule, and the credentials of the tech who will sign your report.
Most NGBS Green certifications in the Allen County metro are completed in 2-4 site visits plus a desktop review of the energy and water documentation. Pre-drywall, pre-cover, and final inspections are coordinated with your general contractor. Call (859) 983-7382 with your timeline and we confirm availability within 24 hours.
Yes. HECS is on the Home Innovation Research Labs NGBS Green Certified Verifier directory. Every NGBS Green certification is signed by a credentialed Verifier and verified under the National Green Building Standard ICC 700-2015 or 2020.
NGBS Green offers Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald certification levels. The performance requirements increase at each tier (energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, sustainable site, etc.). HECS will project-score your design at the scoping call so you know what level your project targets before construction begins.
HECS verifies the service against the applicable Kentucky state energy code, ASHRAE standards, and program-specific certification requirements. NGBS Green requires lot design / development (300+ features), resource efficiency (energy, water, materials), indoor environmental quality, building operation + maintenance, and homeowner education. The verifier confirms each requirement on-site via checklist completion and supporting documentation.
IHCDA, KHC, OHFA, THDA, and IHDA each require NGBS Green certification (Bronze or higher) for LIHTC-funded multifamily. HECS coordinates with the housing finance agency of record and submits the NGBS package to Home Innovation Research Labs for accreditation.
Yes. HECS files the NGBS Green certification package directly to Home Innovation Research Labs and supports your rater / energy modeler with the documentation package. The Kentucky-specific certification (Bronze / Silver / Gold / Emerald) is determined at the final inspection.