CxEnergy 2024 Fosters Innovation in Commissioning and Energy Management

May 14, 2024

CxEnergy 2024

CxEnergy 2024 Fosters Innovation in Commissioning and Energy Management

 

For Immediate Release

Contact: Anna Kosova (202) 737-7775, [email protected]

Washington, D.C. — CxEnergy 2024, the conference and expo held annually by the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), brought nearly 600 participants in the fields of commissioning, energy management, and testing, adjusting & balancing (TAB) to San Diego, Calif., at the end of April. A joint effort of ACG, the Energy Management Association (EMA), and the Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), CxEnergy offered 32 technical sessions from industry experts.

Speakers with a range of commissioning experience covered relevant topics such as technology and artificial intelligence, workforce and talent development, updates on industry standards, case studies, and more. Energy management professionals spoke about energy efficiency, savings, storage, and other leading industry topics. The conference program fostered engaging discussions between attendees and speakers, connecting commissioning and energy management professionals with building owners and facility managers.

I enjoyed the conference very much. There were many great technical sessions to attend that had lots of useful information… The trade exhibit had a wide variety of organizations that made some great impressions… I am fortunate for the opportunity to attend and meet so many talented and passionate people.

  • Stephen Seller, PE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    CxEnergy 2024 Attendee

At CxEnergy’s opening plenary session, ACG Executive Director Ray Bert provided an update on the organization’s recent activities, including the ongoing process of updating the ACG Building Systems Commissioning Guideline, which is free to access for building owners and facility managers. Request a free copy here. Keynote speaker Sarah E. Maston, PE, of Colliers Project Leaders, then spoke on decarbonization and commercial buildings, discussing the ongoing development of several significant decarbonization standards.  

In addition to a cutting-edge educational program, CxEnergy 2024 offered an expo hall featuring more than 40 exhibitors showcasing the latest software, technology, devices, and other services for commissioning, energy management, and TAB. New this year was the CxEnergy Technology Theater, an exciting opportunity for exhibitors to present their latest products. Headphones allowed Theater attendees to watch short presentations from four exhibitors in the midst of the bustling expo hall.

My experience was nothing but positive. It was my first CxEnergy, and it was by FAR the best conference I have ever been to! Starting with the EMA Golf Tournament, to all the sessions and exhibitors, everything was great. It was awesome to meet up with some of our current clients from around the country, as well as meet some new faces that were interested in our services. 10/10 experience and I am already looking forward to next year!

  • Hunter Sergey, Facility Grid
    CxEnergy Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor

To close out the conference, a small group of attendees toured the J. Craig Venter Institute, an innovative research facility that generates almost all of its own energy and serves as a model for sustainability in research buildings.

View the conference photo gallery here.

CxEnergy is presented by the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), and Energy Management Association (EMA).

Save the date for CxEnergy 2025: April 28 – May 1, at the Sheraton & Le Méridien Hotel Complex in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CxEnergy 2025 Opens Call for Abstracts

August 20, 2024

The Largest & Oldest Commissioning Conference

Opens Call for Abstracts

CxEnergy 2025 to be held in Charlotte, NC

 The premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics, CxEnergy 2025, issued a call for abstracts for presentations for its highly regarded technical program. The 30+ educational sessions, state-of-the-art expo hall, and professional networking opportunities take place April 28-May 1 at the Le Méridien Charlotte in Charlotte, NC.

CxEnergy draws hundreds of the nation’s leading commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers and building owners. Presentation topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Case studies in commissioning and energy management in buildings and facilities (including federal/military projects)
  • Commissioning of specialty system types (e.g. elevators, medgas, audiovisual, etc.)
  • Commissioning of specific market sectors (e.g. health care, education, data centers)
  • Building Owner-focused topics in Cx & Energy Management
  • Building envelope/enclosures
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in commissioning and energy management
  • Inflation Reduction Act -> Funding/Rebate Opportunities, including with Solar
  • 179D tax deduction, and the recent changes that were implemented
  • Advances in building automation and control technologies
  • Testing, adjusting, & balancing or other specialty testing
  • Cyber security, data analytics, data integration and IoT topics
  • Distributed energy resources (renewables, microgrids, storage etc.)
  • Lighting and lighting control systems
  • Water management and conservation
  • Occupancy wellness issues and sustainability
  • Pertinent regulatory, standards and management system topics
  • Business-oriented presentations related to commissioning and energy management

The Abstract Submission Form is available on the CxEnergy website for submitting presentation topics and speaker information. Deadline for submission is September 30, 2024. For more information, email [email protected] or call (202) 737-7775.

CxEnergy technical presentations will be approved for the following CEUs: AIA (LU), USGBC LEED General Education CE, CxA CE, EMP CE, and AABC (TBE & TBT) CE. The credits are widely applicable for other certifications and professional licenses (attendees should check with their certification or licensing body).

Over 300 free videos on industry best practices, including the ones from past CxEnergy presentations are available on the CxEnergy YouTube Channel. CxEnergy is presented by the Leaders in Building Performance: AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), and Energy Management Association (EMA).

CxEnergy 2024 Announces Preliminary Technical Program

November 20, 2023

CxEnergy 2024 Announces Preliminary Technical Program

Sessions include topics in new & existing building commissioning, IAQ, technology tools, and energy management in healthcare facilities, schools & universities, and more.

(Special $99 rate for Building Owners & Facility Managers!)

 

(Washington, D.C., November 20, 2023)—The premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics, CxEnergy 2024, announced its preliminary technical program. The event takes place April 29- May 2, 2024, in San Diego, California.

 

CxEnergy draws hundreds of the nation’s leading commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers and building owners. Presentation topics include: 

  • Case studies in commissioning and energy management in buildings and facilities (particularly featuring the owner perspective)
  • Market sector case studies (e.g. healthcare, education, data centers, federal facilities, airports, food service spaces, underground research facility)
  • Decarbonization and Automated Commissioning in Commissioning and Energy Management
  • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Optimize Building Performance
  • Commissioning for Sustainable Indoor Air Quality
  • Commissioning and Special Inspections for Smoke Control Systems
  • MEP Coordination and the Commissioning Process
  • Energy auditing and retro commissioning projects
  • Energy Storage Systems and Hazards to Be Aware Of
  • ASHRAE Standard 241 – Control of Infectious Aerosols
  • Pertinent regulatory, standards, and management systems topics
  • The Building Energy and Controls Apprenticeship (BECA) Program

 

CxEnergy Technical Presentation attendees earn AIA LU, USGBC LEED General Education, CxA and EMP continuing education credits for attending presentations.  The credits are widely applicable for other certifications and professional licenses (attendees should check with their certification or licensing body). 

 

In addition to the educational program, step into the bustling CxEnergy Expo Hall that showcases a wide variety of products including controls, software, instruments, metering devices and services targeted specifically to commissioning, energy management, engineering and testing firms. The CxEnergy Exhibitor Prospectus is available here

 

Take advantage of our special rates offering a discounted registration fee of $99 for Government Officials, Code Authorities, and Institutional Building Owners. All others may use promo code SAVE100 for the early-bird discount until December 31st. Registration opens on November 28th. Event information with the latest updates and online registration are available at https://www.CxEnergy.com/

 

The CxEnergy Expo Hall showcases a wide variety of products including controls, software, instruments, metering devices and services targeted specifically to commissioning, energy management, engineering and testing firms. The CxEnergy Exhibitor Prospectus is available here.

 

About CxEnergy

CxEnergy is a joint presentation of  the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), and Energy Management Association (EMA), the leaders in certified building performance professionals.

CxEnergy Returns to Crowds Eager to Network and Present on Groundbreaking Commissioning and Energy Projects

July 15, 2022

The Annual CxEnergy Conference & Expo, the #1 conference dedicated to commissioning, energy management and building diagnostics, returned with a bang in Orlando, Florida after a three-year in-person hiatus due to the coronavirus. Attendance was higher than expected, and the energy was palatable with peers reuniting after years of being restricted to virtual engagements.

 

“I really missed getting out there and participating and it was very rewarding to not only catch up with professionals, friends, and colleagues but to be able to participate and contribute to the organization once more.”
James Anderton, CxA, Director of Commissioning, Salas O’Brien, CxEnergy 2022 Attendee

 

CxEnergy kicked off with an organizational update from ACG Executive Director Ray Bert, who announced the all new ACG Building Systems Commissioning Guideline, free to members of ACG and the Energy Management Association (EMA). Click here to learn how to get your copy.

 

Wade Conlan, PE, CxA, BCxP, LEED AP, ASHRAE Director-at-Large, spoke briefly, a testament to the presenting organizations’ recent MOU with ASHRAE. Chris Castro, a renowned public official, energy enthusiast, and Director of Sustainability & Resilience at the City of Orlando, followed with a plenary address on tackling climate change through facility optimization. He shared how the City of Orlando has been transformed into a trailblazer for smart city goals and a national leader for energy efficient new and existing buildings.

 

Related topics bled into the CxEnergy technical program, featuring 32 sessions on topics ranging from lighting controls to the commissioning of federal buildings. The expo hall offered 50 exhibitors who showcased commissioning software, controls, TAB instrumentation, and other services, many of whom have returned to CxEnergy for 6 straight years in a row – including participating in virtual renditions the past few years.

 

“Anyone in the commissioning industry in any form should give CxEnergy a try at least once. In my view, it has the best program of all the different conferences we’ve gone to, it has the best atmosphere, and is even the most well-organized.”
-Jacob Terry, CxAlloy, Gold Sponsor/Exhibitor

 

See CxEnergy Photo Gallery

 

CxEnergy is presented by the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), and Energy Management Association (EMA). Save the date for CxEnergy 2023: May 2-5, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.

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CxEnergy 2021 Schedule
CxEnergy 2021 Program CxEnergy 2021 Abstract Submission All technical sessions of CxEnergy 2021 will be submitted to AIA under LU/HSW category.
Tuesday, April 20
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop (Day 1)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar (Day 1)

Wednesday, April 21
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop & Exam (Day 2)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar & Exam (Day 2)
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exposition Hall

Thursday, April 22
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Meet & Greet” with Sponsors & Exhibitors
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Luncheon in the Exposition Hall
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception in the Exposition Hall

Friday, April 23
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Luncheon
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Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) Workshop & Exam

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$650 (includes application fee, workshop & exam)
Note: Individuals who are interested in CxA certification must submit a completed CxA Application in advance of the test date to get approved to take the CxA exam.
 

CxA certification is open to independent industry professionals who meet all education and experience prerequisites and implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings.

The CxA exam is a four-hour, closed-book exam consisting of 130 multiple-choice questions. The exam tests candidates on elements of the commissioning process, as well as general understanding of building systems and how commissioning fits in with the construction process. ACG recommends that all candidates thoroughly study the ACG Commissioning Guideline to prepare for the exam. Other reference materials are also available. Individuals who are attending CxEnergy may also want to register to attend the Workshop as final preparation for the exam.

Download the CxA Candidate Handbook for comprehensive information regarding the CxA certification program, including how to apply for certification and prepare to take the new examination.

Download CxA Application Form
View ACG Commissioning Guideline
Register

Energy Management Professional (EMP) Seminar & Exam

Monday, April 24 – Tuesday, April 25, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$1,150 (includes application fee, seminar & exam)
Note: all required documentation must be submitted with the application in order to qualify for certification.
 

The Energy Management Process Seminar is designed to help candidates understand the energy management process and how it can be applied and serves as the final preparation for the Energy Management Professional (EMP) exam.

This program is based on the process described in the Energy Management Guideline. The detailed, phased process uses a data-driven approach and is designed to achieve maximum energy efficiency while ensuring optimal building performance. The Energy Management Professional (EMP) designation raises the bar for energy-related certifications. The EMP is a “master’s degree” for individuals who provide independent energy services and have not only a deep understanding of energy concepts, but also an intimate, hands-on understanding of how building systems operate.

Download EMP Application Form
View Energy Management Guideline
Register

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On-line registration available Nov. 3, 2014, please check back or email us and we’ll contact you. [email protected]

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2018 Technical Presentations Final 2019 Event Program All technical sessions of CxEnergy 2018 are approved by AIA under LU/HSW category.
Monday, April 23
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop (Day 1)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar (Day 1)

Tuesday, April 24
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop & Exam (Day 2)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar & Exam (Day 2)
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. AABC Test & Balance Seminar
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Gap Session for Recertification
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exposition Hall

Wednesday, April 25
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Meet & Greet” with Sponsors & Exhibitors
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Luncheon in the Exposition Hall
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception in the Exposition Hall

Thursday, April 26
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Luncheon
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Contact Us

Questions about CxEnergy 2024? Please contact a staff member below if you have any questions.

Anna Kosova, Event Director, Sales & Marketing, [email protected]

Cynthia Graddy, Event Manager, Marketing & Logistics, [email protected]

William Thomas, Meeting Registration & Logistics, [email protected]

Valerie Shuford, Membership & Certification Specialist, [email protected]

ACG Accounting: [email protected]

Or you may contact ACG Headquarters at [email protected] or call 202-737-7775

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COVID-19 Update

 

Dear CxEnergy attendees, ACG, EMA & AABC members:

After taking into account the current COVID-19 situation, continued hotel restrictions due to the virus, current registration numbers and, most importantly, feedback from our members and other potential attendees, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors on their willingness to attend in-person, the ACG Board of Directors has made the decision to hold CxEnergy 2021 as a fully virtual event.

The Board did not make this decision lightly, holding biweekly discussions since November on the status of the conference. In the end, they concluded that because of the continuing uncertainty, pivoting now to a virtual event was the best decision. This will allow the event to take place during the month of April, while bringing the largest number of educational sessions to the greatest number of people.

Registration, including free access for members of ACG, EMA and ACG, will open soon. To see the complete virtual program, click here. Highlights of this year’s format include:

  • Two live virtual presentations each week during the month of April (Tuesdays & Thursdays).
  • A short virtual business session for ACG and EMA association updates.
  • 8 additional prerecorded technical sessions available to members and registered attendees, for a total of 16 hours of educational offerings.
  • A separate, dedicated “Technology Day,” designed to allow you to attend short, rapid-fire sessions with CxEnergy exhibitors over a period of a few hours, to keep up with their latest offerings in support of your commissioning, energy management, and testing businesses, as well as the opportunity to win a number of sponsored prizes.   

More information will be forthcoming soon. Please email [email protected] with any questions. We hope that you are all staying safe and healthy, and we look forward to seeing you virtually again this year and then in person again, finally, in Orlando in 2022!

Sincerely,

ACG Headquarters Staff

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CxEnergy 2021 Schedule
CxEnergy 2021 Program CxEnergy 2021 Abstract Submission All technical sessions of CxEnergy 2021 will be submitted to AIA under LU/HSW category.
Tuesday, April 20
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop (Day 1)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar (Day 1)

Wednesday, April 21
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CxA Workshop & Exam (Day 2)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EMP Seminar & Exam (Day 2)
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exposition Hall

Thursday, April 22
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Meet & Greet” with Sponsors & Exhibitors
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Luncheon in the Exposition Hall
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception in the Exposition Hall

Friday, April 23
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Technical Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Luncheon
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CxEnergy 2024 Schedule
CxEnergy 2024 Program Register All technical sessions of CxEnergy 2024 will be submitted to AIA under LU/HSW category.
Monday, April 29
8:00 am – 5:00 pm CxA Workshop (Day 1)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm EMP Seminar (Day 1)
Tuesday, April 30
8:00 am – 5:00 pm CxA Workshop & Exam (Day 2)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm EMP Seminar & Exam (Day 2)
8:30 am – 4:30 pm TAB & Cx Seminar
8:00 am – 1:00 pm EMA Golf Tournament
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception
Wednesday, May 1
8:00 am – 5:30 pm Technical Sessions and Expo Hall
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Grand Reception
Thursday, May 2
8:00 am – 11:30 am Technical Sessions
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