What Karpman Consulting does

Karpman Consulting is a woman-owned engineering firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hartford County, Connecticut (with a secondary training presence at NYSERDA's New York office). It specializes in building energy efficiency, offering energy modeling consulting, third-party review for certification programs, technical training, incentive program design and administration, and custom software development. The firm's core technology stack is built around classical whole-building energy simulation tools - eQUEST, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, THERM, DOE2.1, and the proprietary TREAT residential modeling tool - combined with custom productivity workbooks, eQuest parsing utilities, and a NJCEP administration database that catalogs over 12,000 projects and $50 million in paid incentives.

The company serves four customer segments: government energy programs (NYSERDA, NJCEP, Energize CT) that purchase incentive program design, submittal review, and database administration; building code officials who buy ASHRAE 90.1 compliance training; architectural/engineering firms and real estate developers who buy LEED, ENERGY STAR MFHR, and Enterprise Green Communities modeling support; and individual building industry professionals who attend paid training courses ($15-$870 per attendee). Karpman holds approved-provider status across NYSERDA's MF-NCP, NC-H, NCP MRO, PEC, and FlexTech programs, NJCEP's Pay for Performance program, Energize CT's Energy Conscious Blueprint, and EPA's ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise MRO program - the latter granting exclusive federal third-party review authority. Maria Karpman holds a voting seat on the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 ECB Subcommittee.

Revenue is generated through five professional-services streams: project-based energy modeling engagements, public and in-house training courses, ENERGY STAR MFHR MRO review services (Standard and Enhanced Review), incentive program design and implementation contracts, and custom database/software development. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees and no external funding rounds are disclosed, indicating an independent, founder-owned consultancy operating without institutional capital.

Name

Karpman Consulting

Legal name

Karpman Consulting

Website

https://karpmanconsulting.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Karpman Consulting is a woman-owned Connecticut engineering firm specializing in building energy modeling consulting, ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise review services, ASHRAE 90.1 training, and incentive program design for state energy agencies and building developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Energy Modeling and Efficiency Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) & Clean Energy Standards Compliance (EUAMANAF)

Keywords

• Building energy modeling
• ASHRAE 90.1 compliance
• ENERGY STAR certification
• EQUEST training programs
• Incentive program implementation

Headquarters

HQ city

Glastonbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Energy Modeling Consulting Services: Project-based consulting engagements for energy modeling to inform design, document LEED certification, support energy audits, and verify code compliance. Engagements range from individual building projects to large-scale program support.
2. Training Programs: Public and in-house energy modeling and ASHRAE 90.1 trainings at beginner to advanced levels. Curriculum includes eQUEST modeling courses (101, 201, 203, 301, 302, 310), ASHRAE 90.1 compliance courses (110, 210, 212, 213), and Tricks of the Trade series. Training fees range from $15-$870 per course with AIA and PE continuing education credits.
3. ENERGY STAR MRO Review Services: Third-party review and approval of ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise program submittals. Standard Review and Enhanced Review options with 20 business day turnaround. Approved MRO for NYSERDA MF-NCP and NC-H programs. Discounts available for modelers who completed Karpman training.
4. Incentive Program Design and Implementation: Technical policy development, submittal review support, training delivery, and general policy implementation for large-scale incentive programs including NYSERDA NCP, NJ P4P, and Energize CT Whole Building Performance Program.
5. Custom Software Solutions: Design, development, and administration of custom database applications and tools for building energy efficiency industry clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Karpman Consulting is a woman-owned engineering firm that provides building energy modeling consulting, eQUEST and ASHRAE 90.1 professional training programs, ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise third-party MRO review services, and incentive program implementation for state agencies (NYSERDA, NJCEP, Energize CT) and private developers. The firm also develops proprietary software tools (TREAT, NJCEP Database) and leads development of national simulation guidelines for programs such as EPA ENERGY STAR and LEED NC v4.

Product overview

Karpman Consulting is a woman-owned engineering firm founded in 2005 that promotes energy efficiency in buildings through a portfolio of consulting services and software products. The company's core offerings include ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise MRO Review Services for third-party certification, comprehensive eQUEST-based energy modeling training (courses 101 through 310), and building energy modeling consulting for LEED, incentive programs, and code compliance. Supporting products include TREAT residential modeling software (R&D 100 award winner), the NJ Clean Energy Program database, and Enterprise Green Communities certification support. The company also provides custom software solutions and engages in research projects with government agencies and standards organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Energy Modeling Energy analysis services for LEED certification, incentive program participation, tax credits, energy audits, design support, and research applications, using industry-standard simulation tools. Delivered to architectural firms, real estate developers, and government program participants.
• ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise (MFHR) MRO Review Services Third-party review and approval of ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise program submittals on behalf of the EPA, with Standard Review and Enhanced Review options (20 business day turnaround). Provides certification support for multifamily building projects.
• Energy Modeling Training Program Multi-tier training curriculum covering eQUEST energy modeling and ASHRAE 90.1 compliance at beginner (101, $370) to advanced (201, $870) levels, with AIA and PE continuing education credits. Delivered via public sessions, in-house corporate training, and webinars.
• Incentive Program Implementation Design and implementation of large-scale building energy efficiency incentive programs, including technical policy development, submittal review frameworks, training delivery, and program database administration for state agencies and utilities.
• TREAT Software Award-winning (R&D 100) residential energy modeling software that combines energy simulation and utility bill calibration in one package, developed by Karpman Consulting.
• New Jersey Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) Database Custom database application tracking over 12,000 projects and $50 million in paid incentives for NJCEP commercial and industrial incentive programs, with automated quality control via the Project Inspector tool.
• Enterprise Green Communities Certification Support Technical assistance to help multifamily building projects achieve Enterprise Green Communities certification, including energy analysis and design optimization for compliance with green building standards.
• Performance-Based Compliance: Tricks of the Trade Series On-demand series of focused courses for building industry professionals covering tips, tools, and deep dives into energy modeling for multifamily projects following ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G, with AIA LU|HSW continuing education credits. Delivered via the kc-school.getlearnworlds.com platform.
• Custom Software Solutions Customized software and IT solutions for building energy efficiency industry clients, including database applications and energy modeling tools tailored to specific client or program needs.
• Research Projects Collaborative research studies with NYSERDA, DOE, PNNL, NEEA, and ASHRAE informing development of building codes, standards, and incentive program policies. Examples include ASHRAE 90.1 Performance Rating Method studies and Quality Assurance/Quality Control of Building Energy Modeling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four projects achieved LEED Platinum certification through energy modeling support
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• EPA ENERGY STARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by EPA as Multifamily High Rise Review Organization (MRO) to provide independent third-party review and oversight of ENERGY STAR MFHR program submittals. Led development of MFHR Simulation Guidelines and Performance Path Calculator that were adopted as foundational program documents.
• NYSERDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved provider for NYSERDA Multifamily New Construction Program, Commercial New Construction Program, and FlexTech. Initial 3-year contract awarded in 2010 for NYSERDA NCP has been extended three times. Also approved as NYSERDA Primary Energy Consultant (PEC), NCP MRO, and ENERGY STAR MFHR Energy Modeler.
• New Jersey Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped technical policies and compliance tools for Pay for Performance (P4P) incentive program with approximately $50 million annual budget. Provides ongoing technical support to program staff on submittals reviews. Also designed, implements, maintains, and administers the NJCEP database tracking over 12,000 projects.
• Energize ConnecticutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved provider for Energize CT Energy Conscious Blueprint program. Supports development of Whole Building Performance Path including project reviews, reporting template design, and Energy Modeling Guidelines development.
• Enterprise Green CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Technical Assistance Provider for Enterprise Green Communities program since November 2017, covering areas including Integrative Design Process, Data Analysis, Energy Modeling, Audits, Inspections, and Training.
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on multiple research projects including National BEM Certification Scoping Study (2023), ASHRAE 90.1 PRM Technical Support Document (2023), and Quality Assurance and Quality Control of BEM for NEEA (2020).
• ASHRAEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation on ASHRAE Standard 90.1 ECB Subcommittee responsible for modeling protocols including Section 11 and Appendix G development. Contributions to energy code development on state and national level.
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded multiple research projects through DOE including National BEM Certification Scoping Study, Technical Support Document to Facilitate Adoption of ASHRAE 90.1 PRM, and Feasibility Study to Investigate Translational Capacity of Whole Building Rating Systems.
• Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Building Energy Modelling for Program Administrators study (January 2020) and National BEM Certification Scoping Study.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• New Buildings Institute: New Buildings Institute is a nonprofit that drives adoption of high-performance building codes and zero energy/carbon policies through research, technical assistance, and standards engagement. It directly mirrors Karpman's involvement in ASHRAE 90.1, stretch codes, and incentive program technical policy.
• Slipstream: Slipstream is a nonprofit energy efficiency research and consulting organization that supports utility and state program administrators with program design, evaluation, and behavioral/technical research. It is comparable to Karpman on the program-design and standards-support side of the business.
• Atelier Ten: Atelier Ten is an environmental design consulting and engineering firm with a leading building energy modeling practice. Like Karpman, it serves high-performance building projects with eQUEST/EnergyPlus-based modeling for LEED, codes, and certification, targeting architects and developers on premium energy outcomes.
• PAE Consulting Engineers: PAE Consulting Engineers is a mechanical and energy engineering firm that delivers energy modeling, commissioning, and sustainability consulting on commercial and multifamily projects. It is comparable to Karpman on building energy modeling for code compliance, LEED, and utility incentive programs.
• Center for Sustainable Energy: The Center for Sustainable Energy is a nonprofit that designs, administers, and provides technical assistance for state and utility energy efficiency incentive programs (similar to NYSERDA and NJCEP). It directly parallels Karpman's incentive program design, submittal review, and policy development work.
• Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC): VEIC operates statewide energy efficiency utility programs and provides technical consulting, program design, and implementation services. It parallels Karpman's work in designing and running incentive programs with rigorous technical review and QA/QC frameworks.
• Steven Winter Associates: Steven Winter Associates is a building energy consulting firm that operates as an EPA ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise Review Organization and supports ENERGY STAR, LEED, and Enterprise Green Communities. It is a direct competitor to Karpman in the MRO, multifamily certification, and energy modeling segments.

Broad incumbents

• Buro Happold: Buro Happold is a global engineering consultancy with a building performance and sustainability practice providing energy modeling, sustainability strategy, and certification support. It competes with Karpman on high-end LEED Platinum and high-performance certification work but at international scale and broader scope.
• CLEAResult: CLEAResult is one of the largest North American energy efficiency program implementation firms, providing program design, residential and C&I engineering, and QA services for utilities and governments. It overlaps with Karpman on utility incentive program technical support at much greater scale and broader scope.
• DNV (Buildings): DNV operates a global building certification business including third-party review, verification, and certification services across green building standards. It is comparable to Karpman on the third-party ENERGY STAR MRO/verification side, though as a much larger diversified player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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