Karpman Consulting has developed and delivered numerous public and private energy modeling trainings
and is a USGBC approved education provider. In addition to our popular two-day eQUEST
Appendix G Modeling training, we are also developing two new trainings due out in 2010: Energy
Cost Budget Method and Intermediate Energy Modeling in eQUEST. See Schedule for upcoming
events.

eQUEST Training

Karpman Consulting offers a range of training opportunities for professionals and companies interested in learning about energy modeling or improving their existing skills and productivity. Training offerings include a two day introductory/intermediate workshop focusing on using eQUEST following requirements of ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G modeling protocol that is used in programs such as LEED NC, as well as a one day intermediate training as well as private/custom training. See Schedule for upcoming events.

Code Training - Energy Cost Budget Method

In 2010 Karpman Consulting won a competitive solicitation from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to develop and conduct trainings on performance based code compliance, namely the ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Cost Budget Method. The training is currently being developed, check back soon for more information.

Instructors

Maria Karpman
Maria has over 18 years of experience in building science, energy modeling, and software design. She participates on national panels including RESNET Software Verification Committee, Energy Star™ Multifamily National Working Group, and LEED for Midrise Multifamily Working Group. Maria served as development team leader for TREAT modeling software that combines billing analysis with hourly energy simulation. Maria  developed curriculum for and has conducted over two dozen trainings on building energy simulation attended by hundreds of professionals. She holds advanced degrees in engineering and computer science and is the principal of Karpman Consulting, LLC.

Mike Karpman
Mike has over five years of energy modeling experience using a variety of modeling tools, including eQUEST and EnergyPlus. in 2009 he was named the co-chair of the IBPSA-NY energy modeling technical committee. He also chaired the SimBuild 2010 Energy Modeling Competition Committee. Mike helped develop the curriculum for and co presents our popular eQUEST workshops.