Multifamily Tricks of the Trade
eQuest Productivity Tools and Tips Part 3 – Auto populating Individual Space Lighting and Equipment Power Densities and Quality Control Tips

This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and tools to auto populate individual space lighting and miscellaneous equipment power densities and schedules in eQuest using the DOE/PNNL ASHRAE 90.1 Performance-based Compliance Form and the Karpman Consulting eQuest Productivity Assistant tool. Learners will also be taught to use Karpman Consulting's eQuest Productivity Assistant to efficiently populate lighting and equipment parametric runs in eQuest. In addition, participants will learn to perform quality control checks on lighting and equipment power densities. Leveraging these tools and the powerful features of eQuest will enhance the learner’s energy modeling capabilities and efficiency. Participants will be provided with the eQuest Productivity Assistant developed by Karpman Consulting.  

Recommended Experience: Four years of experience in commercial building design, operation, maintenance, or related fields, or equivalent education. Knowledge of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and a basic understanding of energy modeling concepts and familiarity with the eQuest software. It is recommended that attendees take eQuest Productivity Tools and Tips Parts 1 and 2 prior to this course. Attendees should be familiar with the eQuest INP file and its function.