Southern Energy Management (SEM) is excited to celebrate our team members and industry partners who have been recognized as 2024 NGBS Green Partners of Excellence by Home Innovation Research Labs! Each year, this prestigious recognition is awarded to organizations and individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing green building practices through the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification program.
Honoring Excellence in Green Building
The NGBS Green Partner of Excellence award recognizes professionals who go above and beyond in their commitment to sustainable building, energy efficiency, and third-party verification. These leaders help ensure that more homes—both single-family and multifamily—are built to meet rigorous performance standards, reducing environmental impact and operational costs for residents.
Celebrating Our Verifier Team
This year, we’re proud to have three SEM team members honored as NGBS Green Verifiers:
- Grant Warner – NGBS Master Verifier (Legacy Award: 10+ years)
- Laurie Colwander – NGBS Green Verifier (Legacy Award)
- Reese Barkley, – NGBS Green Verifier (Rising Star)
These dedicated professionals are at the heart of our mission to build a better future by ensuring homes meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability.
Partnering for High Performance
We’re also thrilled to announce that 8 of our builder and developer partners have earned a spot on the 2024 NGBS Green Partners of Excellence list. Together, SEM and these partners account for nearly 20% of this year’s recognized top performers!
Multifamily Builders & Developers:
- Crescent Communities – Charlotte, NC (Legacy Award)
- Wood Partners – Dallas, TX (Legacy Award)
- Camden Development, Inc. – Houston, TX
- Grubb Properties – Charlotte, NC
- Terwilliger Pappas Multifamily Partners – Charlotte, NC
- Dominion Realty – Richmond, VA
Single Family Builders & Developers:
- Cimarron Homes – Durham, NC (Legacy Award)
- Homes by Dickerson – Raleigh, NC (Legacy Award)
We’re incredibly proud to work alongside these organizations to deliver better homes and communities. Their continued leadership in sustainable development demonstrates the powerful impact of aligning values, innovation, and performance.
Looking Ahead
We’re inspired by the dedication of our team and partners and grateful for their role in shaping a greener, healthier future. As we move through 2024 and beyond, Southern Energy Management remains committed to supporting high-performance building practices and promoting sustainable living in North Carolina and beyond.
Congratulations to our team and partners—let’s keep the momentum going!
