<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Dear all,</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Karpman Consulting is offering several web-based training courses at no cost to you.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.net/213" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">213: Integrating Performance-based Compliance into the Design Process</a></span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4 AIA LU/HSWs, 4 NY DOS In-Service Hours</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.webex.com/webappng/sites/karpmanconsulting/webinar/webinarSeries/register/a8aff7bcabfb419da748510174d1fff0" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">October 2024: October 24th, 2024: 11:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.webex.com/webappng/sites/karpmanconsulting/webinar/webinarSeries/register/b13f72ca3983421ab5624d0ecbf6f14a" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">November 2024: November 12th, 2024: 11:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The training illustrates the use of energy modeling following the framework of ASHRAE Standard 209 – Computer Simulation Aided Design throughout design development, including the schematic design, construction document, and compliance documentation phases. It focuses on design decisions made at different stages of design that may lead to projects failing to comply with code using the performance path, such as envelope design not meeting the envelope backstop, ventilation rates exceeding minimum code requirements, inefficient ventilation system design, and impact of space and service water heating fuel source on compliance. The training includes examples of designs that may not meet code due to recent changes to Standard 90.1 and additional requirements in 2020 NYStretch Energy and 2020 NYC ECCC.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.net/110" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">110: Performance-Based Compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1 2016</a></span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8 AIA LU/HSWs, 8 NY DOS In-Service Hours</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.webex.com/webappng/sites/karpmanconsulting/webinar/webinarSeries/register/dbfa2d7f67864d778a81084e031f012c" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">October/November 2024: 10/29, 10/30, 10/31, 11/1 2:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.webex.com/webappng/sites/karpmanconsulting/webinar/webinarSeries/register/8967ba57507045beb3e33e973f3efa0a" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">December 2024: 12/3, 12/4, 12/5, 12/6 1:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The training provides an in-depth review of the 90.1 Energy Cost Budget Method (Section 11) and the Performance Rating Method (Appendix G) including the modeling rules for building envelope, HVAC, lighting, service water heating, and miscellaneous equipment, the 90.1 mandatory provisions that must be met by all projects, and the compliance calculations. It highlights similarities and differences between the two compliance options and discusses their applicability to special cases such as renovations, core and shell and tenant fit-out projects; and building systems such as renewable energy, combined heat and power (CHP), district heating and cooling, refrigeration and other commercial and industrial equipment. The training also covers the changes to ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Section 11 and Appendix G introduced in the 2020 NYStretch Energy Code and in the 2020 New York City Energy Conservation Code.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.net/210" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">210: Compliance Documentation for ASHRAE 90.1 Section 11 and Appendix G</a></span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2 AIA LU, 2 NY DOS In-Service Hours</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.webex.com/weblink/register/rc201c9d7428d1d4cd81b7f9b2108bd94" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">October 2024: October 22nd, 2024 2:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.webex.com/webappng/sites/karpmanconsulting/meeting/register/256937ff7a6b4e25905397a775fd96b5?ticket=4832534b0000000727d42c0550d00962ab7f858a2876e971226816148327cf2bc4c8a8327cc549ef&timestamp=1727717065952&RGID=r9b65ddc8427fcebcacd17a7f2bed496d" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">November 2024: November 20th, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.webex.com/webappng/sites/karpmanconsulting/meeting/register/42ccab2e0be84816adf785039299a4d1?ticket=4832534b0000000730437be4caa335400dba2c25e8ac65f62d7952ccae5a2cbc05e5b25815bcddac&timestamp=1724939767256&RGID=r215a2c70866d489ad419006be411770d" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">December 2024: December 10th, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The training explains ASHRAE 90.1 reporting requirements for projects that use Section 11 or Appendix G, and the supporting documentation that must be submitted to code officials or beyond-code program administrators. It provides instructions for filling out the<a href="https://www.energycodes.gov/ashrae-standard-901-performance-based-compliance-form" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"> DOE/PNNL Compliance Form</a> that can be used for documenting minimum compliance with 90.1 2016, NYC ECCC 2020, LEED v4.1 and LEED v4 Pilot Alternative Compliance Path, the EPA ENERGY STAR program for new multifamily buildings, and various incentive programs. The training covers productivity tips, efficient workflow, common mistakes, and best practices.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.net/212" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">212: Review of the Modeling-based Submittals for ASHRAE 90.1 Section 11 and Appendix G</a></span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8 AIA LU, 8 NY DOS In-Service Hours</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://karpmanconsulting.webex.com/webappng/sites/karpmanconsulting/webinar/webinarSeries/register/6b20fc45b35c4b479e323cd9c3ed9c1e" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">December 2024: 12/17, 12/18, 12/19, 12/20 1:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The training focuses on strategies for conducting effective and efficient reviews of modeling-based submittals and is based on the<a href="https://www.energycodes.gov/performance_based_compliance" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"> DOE/PNNL Submittal Review Manual</a>. It explains how to identify the impactful building systems and components to help prioritize the review, and demonstrates the process of confirming that the modeled building systems and components reflect design documents, that the baseline design model follows 90.1 modeling rules, and that the compliance outcome was established correctly based on the energy modeling results. It also discusses how to use simulation reports generated by popular energy modeling tools in the review process and demonstrates the features available in the<a href="https://www.energycodes.gov/ashrae-standard-901-performance-based-compliance-form" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"> DOE/PNNL 90.1 Performance Based Compliance Form</a> to facilitate and automate submittal reviews. In addition, the training goes over the review checks applicable to projects following the 2020 NYStretch Energy and 2020 NYC ECCC.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Visit our website for detailed course information: <a href="https://karpmanconsulting.net/trainings" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://karpmanconsulting.net/trainings</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbxmvtlxLQi2UOs5UEeDAlGBIIEO1K8WVNzrALJUGnzepNIM5Ql1L8qxAOPZNz0XQ2Fppw/exec" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Sign up</a> for our mailing list to hear when other courses go live.</span></p></div>