Multifamily Tricks of the Trade
Lighting Power and Controls in Multifamily Buildings following Appendix G and the ENERGY STAR MFNC Guidelines 

This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and tools to understand and apply the lighting mandatory and modeling requirements to projects following ASHRAE 90.1 2016 and beyond. During this nano course, participants will learn the differences between ASHRAE 90.1 and ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) program rules for determining fixture Wattage and how to use the MFNC program methodology to establish proposed design dwelling unit lighting power density leveraging the tools provided via the training. The course will also cover the mandatory lighting control requirements in 90.1 and how to populate them in the DOE/PNNL Compliance Form. Participants will be provided with the “Dwelling Unit LPD Calculator Rev4” tool developed by Karpman Consulting. The course was created and will be delivered by experienced instructors. By the end of the nano course, participants will be well-equipped to determine the proposed design lighting power densities for both common areas and dwelling units to use for energy modeling and to assess whether projects are meeting the mandatory lighting control requirements in 90.1 and to apply occupancy control credits.

Recommended Experience: Two years of experience in commercial building design, operation, maintenance, or related fields, or equivalent education. Knowledge of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and a familiarly with the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction program are suggested. The target audience for this course is ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Program project teams including, but not limited to, modelers, Raters, and reviewers.