Karpman Consulting offers practical training on building energy modeling, performance-based energy code compliance, and energy model review. Our courses are designed for architects, engineers, energy modelers, code officials, and other building professionals.
Led by experienced industry practitioners, our trainings combine technical guidance, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises to help attendees apply what they learn. Courses range from introductory concepts to advanced technical topics, allowing participants to select trainings that match their experience and professional needs.
We have developed a reputation for excellence in teaching and expertise in the field. Our trainings carry name recognition and are a reliable means to career advancement and professional growth for energy professionals.
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101: Introduction to Performance-based Code Compliance for Commercial and Multifamily Buildings
This introductory course provides a practical overview of energy modeling and performance-based compliance. Participants will learn the basic concepts behind energy simulation, how modeling software and calculation engines are used, and where performance-based options fit within the overall compliance landscape. The course introduces the principal whole-building performance paths, including C407, ASHRAE 90.1 Section 12, and Appendix G, as well as the component- and system-level approaches in Appendix C, Appendix L, and C409 TSPR. It also addresses why a project may choose a performance-based approach, the role of mandatory requirements and performance backstops, documentation and software requirements, and the use of modeling for selected energy credits. Designed for participants with limited experience in performance-based compliance, the course emphasizes the purpose, structure, and practical application of each approach rather than detailed modeling procedures. It provides the foundation needed for more advanced 100- and 200-level training on specific performance methods and modeling requirements.
102: Streamlined Review of Performance-based Projects
This 2-hour training is designed for building officials, beyond-code program administrators, and others responsible for reviewing energy modeling submittals for performance-based compliance. It is also relevant to energy modelers seeking to strengthen internal quality control and better understand how performance-based submittals are reviewed.
The course introduces a practical, prioritized approach to reviewing performance-based projects. The primary focus is on the ASHRAE 90.1-2022 Section 12 and Appendix G compliance paths and how the Compliance Form, Performance-Based Compliance Review Manual, and New York State Companion Tool can be used together to support an efficient and consistent review process. The course also briefly addresses the NYSECC Section C407 Simulated Building Performance path, including required and recommended submittal documentation and a practical approach to reviewing C407 projects where equivalent standardized review tools are not available.
110: Performance-Based Compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1 2016
The training will educate jurisdiction decisionmakers about different performance-based compliance options, the level of QA/QC necessary for meaningful enforcement, and the available resources including the Enforcement Manual, Review Checklist, compliance forms developed with the DOE/PNNL funding, the qualification requirements for modelers and reviewers, and potential business models for funding the review of performance-based submittals.
This web-based training covers the application of ASHRAE 90.1 Section 11 and Appendix G to renovations, core and shell projects, tenant fit-outs and projects served by district heating and cooling systems. It also addresses the modeling requirements related to selected building systems such as renewable energy, combined heat and power (CHP), water booster pumps, elevators, and commercial and industrial equipment. The examples are provided based on the real-life projects.
111: ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Cost Budget Method for 2025 ECCCNYS Compliance
This training provides an overview of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 Energy Cost Budget Method as adopted by the 2025 New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code. The course explains the proposed and budget modeling framework and focuses on the requirements most likely to affect compliance results, including building envelope, HVAC, lighting, service water heating, renewable energy, and other regulated loads. Key topics include thermal block development, budget HVAC system selection and sizing, ventilation and fan power, equipment efficiency, economizers, thermal bridging, lighting controls, purchased heating and cooling, energy credits, and the envelope backstop. The training also addresses application of the ECB Method to core and shell projects, tenant fit-outs, additions, and alterations, including how permit scope affects what may participate in the energy trade-off.
112: ASHRAE 90.1 Performance Rating Method for 2025 ECCCNYS Compliance
This training provides an overview of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 Performance Rating Method in Appendix G as adopted by the 2025 New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code. The course explains the proposed and baseline modeling framework, including use of the stable Appendix G baseline, and focuses on the requirements most likely to affect compliance results, including building envelope, HVAC, lighting, service water heating, and renewable energy. The course also explains the distinction between regulated and unregulated loads. Key topics include thermal block development, baseline HVAC system selection and sizing, ventilation and fan power, equipment efficiency, thermal bridging, fenestration, infiltration and shading, lighting power and controls, service water heating, purchased heating and cooling, and requirements for plug, process, and other equipment loads. The training also covers the compliance calculations and allowed metrics for demonstrating compliance, including the New York State site-energy metric, and explains how prescriptive renewable energy requirements are incorporated into the performance calculation. The training also addresses application of Appendix G requirements to different project scopes where applicable.
201: eQUEST Energy Modeling for Existing Buildings
This sixteen hour training will focus on the practical skills of using energy modeling to evaluate efficiency opportunities in existing buildings. The course will offer hands-on building energy modeling experience while familiarizing attendees with best practices articulated in ASHRAE Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits, International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocols, and ASHRAE Guideline 14 - Measurement of Energy and Demand Savings. The training will cover, step-by-step, the process of developing an energy model for a sample project involving a high-rise multifamily building and an elementary school building, with attendees following the exercises on their laptops. Attendees will learn how to fine-tune (calibrate) the model to pre-retrofit utility bills to improve accuracy, and how to use the calibrated simulation for estimating savings from an array of typical retrofit options. Attendees will work with eQUEST’s Wizard mode, Wizard Energy Efficiency Measure mode, Detailed Data Edit mode, Parametric Runs tool, and Summary and Detailed reports, and learn how to perform model quality control and troubleshoot common issues.
Performance-based Compliance for Multifamily: Tricks of the Trade
This course series presents a range of tips and tricks, useful tools created by industry experts, and deep dives into commonly misunderstood areas of energy modeling specifically focused on projects following ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G 2016 (and beyond), as used in NYS ECCC 2020, ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Program, Enterprise Green Communities, LEED BD+C/ID+C v4 Pilot Credit EApc111, and LEED BD+C/ID+C v4.1, and various other programs for high performance buildings. The series comprises a selection of focused courses, each dedicated to different facets of energy modeling and performance-based compliance. The courses are individually approved for AIA LU|HSW credits, providing the flexibility to mix and match based on your specific learning needs and experience level. See more information about each course segment on the course series webpage.
203: eQUEST Energy Modeling for New Construction using ASHRAE 90.1 2016
This on-demand training develops the technical skills necessary for modeling commercial and multifamily buildings in eQUEST following requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 2013 Appendix G with Addendum BM package, and 90.1 2016 Appendix G and beyond, as used in NYS ECCC 2020, ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Program, Enterprise Green Communities, LEED BD+C/ID+C v4 Pilot Credit EApc111, and LEED BD+C/ID+C v4.1, and various other programs for high performance buildings. The training includes approximately fourteen hours of video content, hands-on exercises that involve modeling a mixed-use building from start to finish in eQUEST, quizzes, and a final assessment. The training also covers efficient workflow, productivity tips, and simulation quality control.
210: Compliance Documentation for ASHRAE 90.1 Section 11 and Appendix G
This 2-hour training discusses reporting requirements of ASHRAE 90.1 applicable to the performance-based projects and covers documentation that must be submitted to code officials. It illustrates how to fill out the submittal forms, discusses productivity tips, establishing efficient workflow, and will cover the common mistakes and best practices. The material will be based on the common reporting mistakes observed by Karpman Consulting staff when reviewing modeling-based submittals, and input from jurisdictions such as NYC DOB.
212: Performance-based Submittal Review Deep Dive
This training will target building officials and beyond-code program staff tasked with the approval of performance-based submittals, as well as energy modelers for performing internal quality control to reduce the number of review iterations. It will focus on the plan review stage of the submittal review process, building on the material covered in 102 training. The training will develop skills to identify the impactful building systems and components to help prioritize the review effort and perform the essential review steps such as confirming that building systems and components shown in the Compliance Form reflect design documents; validating that the configuration of the baseline (budget) design model is established correctly based on the applicable rules of ASHRAE 90.1 Section 12 or Appendix G; establishing that, based on the simulation reports, the baseline (budget) and proposed designs were modeled as described in the Compliance Form; and that the compliance outcome was established correctly based on the energy modeling results.
213: Integrating Performance-based Compliance into the Design Process
This training explains how energy modeling can be integrated into the building design process to support design decisions and performance-based compliance with the 2025 New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code. The course uses the framework of ANSI/ASHRAE/IBPSA Standard 209-2024, Building Performance Simulation Process, to illustrate how energy modeling evolves from early conceptual design through construction documents and how modeling can inform decisions while design options are still flexible. Key topics include establishing project performance goals, benchmarking, load reduction, HVAC system selection, design refinement, system integration and optimization, and evaluation of design alternatives. Examples illustrate how energy modeling can inform decisions related to the building envelope, ventilation, HVAC systems, lighting and internal loads, service water heating, and controls, including interactions among these systems and their effects on building performance and compliance.
The training also highlights 2025 New York State Energy Code provisions that can affect performance-based compliance outcomes, including envelope trade-off limitations, renewable energy requirements, ventilation and energy recovery requirements, electric-resistance heating limitations, thermal bridging, and the effect of energy source and the selected compliance metric.
301: Intermediate HVAC Modeling in eQUEST
This eight hour (1 day) hands-on training will build on the foundation established by Modeling 201 or Modeling 202 above, to enhance attendee modeling skills beyond the beginner level. The focus will be on the most common HVAC systems and related energy efficiency measures. The training is applicable to modeling both new and existing buildings.
302: Water-Side HVAC and High Performance Systems in eQUEST
This one-day training covers intermediate and advanced topics in eQUEST modeling. Water-side HVAC modeling is covered, including boilers, chillers, and heat rejection and the associated distribution systems. Modeling techniques for high performance systems are also discussed, including VRF (variable refrigerant flow) systems, dedicated outdoor air systems, and chilled beam systems. The training focuses on eQUEST’s detailed data edit interface, and significant time is spent exploring detailed and hourly reports. Additional intermediate and advanced topics are also covered.
310: Simulation Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 2007 / 2010 / 2013
This one-day training compares the energy modeling requirements of different vintages of Standard 90.1. Jurisdictions and rating authorities such as NYS ECCC and LEED are transitioning to the newer versions of the standard, and it is important for professionals involved in new construction and major renovation projects to be understand the key differences between versions and their impact on stringency. This training focuses on high impact areas and practical implications for projects.
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