Recognition Programs

CHPS provides several different assessment tools for high performance school projects. Projects using those assessment tools can be recognized as achieving high performance status. For new construction, new buildings and major modernizations, CHPS provides two recognition programs: CHPS Designed and CHPS Verified.

CHPS Verified

CHPS Verified provides an independent review of projects in California, Colorado, Texas and Massachusetts using the CHPS Criteria to assess their high performance status. Projects that meet minimum certification receive a CHPS plaque.

CHPS Designed

CHPS Designed is a self-certification process for projects in California, Texas, New York, Washington and the Northeast. CHPS Designed projects receive a certificate and use of the CHPS Designed logo.

Eligibility for Recognition

New schools, new buildings and major modernization/renovation projects in California, Colorado, Massachusetts and Texas can register for CHPS Verified. New schools, new buildings and major modernization/renovation projects in California and Texas can register for CHPS Designed. A major modernization/renovation is defined as a project in which at least four of the major building systems are replaced or upgraded.

School projects in the Northeast (Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut), New York and Washington can register their projects with their local CHPS Partner.