Preliminary Technical Program

Attendees earn AIA LU, USGBC LEED General Education, CxA and
EMP continuing education credits for presentations.

Program PDF

Thursday, May 1, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
  • Opening Plenary Session

Preliminary Technical Program

Final program will be released in early January.

Attendees earn AIA LU, USGBC LEED General Education, CxA and EMP continuing education credits for presentations.

  • 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Meet & Greet with Sponsors & Exhibitors - Expo Hall
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

Distributed Generation, Energy Storage and Interoperability Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Technology and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems Cx

Mark Siira, IEEE Standards Committee
Wayne Stec, IEEE Standards Committee 21

Electric vehicle fast-charging plazas are complexes integrating a wide variety of digital technologies and hardware/software, as well as grid interfaces requiring significant operational coordination. These plazas need sophisticated energy management systems to make a seamless and safe interconnection to the electric grid. This presentation will delve into technical design development and commissioning process details of this emerging mainstream public technology.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the concept and value of emerging V2G technology.
• Discover interface details required between charging plaza equipment and the general control guidelines.
• Review guidelines for successful installation and commissioning.
• Understand the concept of bi-directional charging and its impact on the grid.
• Provide general guidance for successful design, installation, operation and maintenance of EV charging plazas.
• Learn what is required to accomplish user-friendly EV charging station operation.

CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
Commissioning
Technology
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Leveraging Technology for Efficient Data Collection in Energy Audits

Hardik Miyani, P.E., CEM, CPHC, CRE, LEED GA, Baumann Consulting
Jacob Terry, CxAlloy

This session explores how CxAlloy streamlines data collection during energy audits, improving accuracy and efficiency. Attendees will learn how this commissioning and project management tool centralizes data, enhances collaboration, and ensures accurate documentation. Real-world case studies will highlight its impact on audit processes, providing practical strategies for optimizing energy audits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the functionalities of CxAlloy and how it supports data collection during energy audits.
  • Apply best practices for utilizing CxAlloy to improve communication and collaboration among audit teams.
  • Analyze case studies that demonstrate the successful integration of CxAlloy into energy audit processes, resulting in improved project outcomes.
  • Develop strategies to incorporate CxAlloy into their own auditing practices to increase efficiency and accuracy in data management.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

The Essential Role of Commissioning in Complex Technology Systems

Noelle Thornton, P.E., CxA, BCxP, CannonDesign
Brett Farbstein, LEED AP, CEM, CBCP, EBCP, CannonDesign

Commissioning technology systems is an important and often overlooked process. It is not mandated in any codes or standards. However, many buildings have complicated systems that can benefit from the commissioning process. In this presentation, we will discuss commissioning of audio / visual Systems, public address systems, and access control systems, as well as when commissioning may be an important service.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the value of commissioning technology systems.
  • Understand the process for commissioning various technology systems.
  • Evaluate additional technology options for specific building types.
  • Recognize common problems in technology systems that have not been commissioned.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Energy Management
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom D

Sustainable Design + High-Performance Commissioning = Zero at the Meter (Achieving True Net Zero)

Charles Jackson, P.E., CxA, PMP, CEM, LEED AP, CMTA
Brian Atkinson, CxA, Well AP, Sustainable Building Partners

It takes the entire project team to truly achieve net zero for a facility and to meet the widely accepted and brand new Zero Emissions Standard developed by the Department of Energy and ASHRAE. This presentation will highlight successful examples of net zero realization and the challenges encountered along the way.

CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology

Case Study: Mission-Critical Cx – Streamlining Airport Projects with Visual Cx Tools

Thomas Jarloev, CxPlanner

Copenhagen Airports previously managed projects with Excel sheets, leading to issues and delays. A new commissioning process was developed to improve projects and quality. This Cx process now supports over 100 projects per year, valued at over $150M, using digital tools like Gantt charts and Kanban boards. This presentation shows how these tools are used and how they enhance collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to use tables, floor plans, Gantt charts, and Kanban boards to make Cx activities more transparent and actionable.
  • Explore how to incorporate design reviews into every phase of a project, improving accuracy and efficiency with modern tools.
  • Understand how Cx activities can be embedded into Gantt charts to document progress and ensure adequate time is allocated for commissioning.
  • Summarize how to secure buy-in from contractors and stakeholders to ensure adoption of the commissioning process.
CxEnergy 2025
TAB/IAQ
  • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Collaboration Through the TAB Process

Alvin Beddingfield, Jr., TBE, Engineered Air Balance Co., Inc.

An informational session to focus on the obstacles encountered during the construction and TAB process of a visual performance art center and administration building. We will discuss challenges associated with the TAB process on a non-typical building designed with numerous elevation changes and specialty finishes. I will highlight the strategies we employed to overcome them.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the challenges associated with performing TAB services on a visual performance arts center or administration building.
  • Examine the importance of collaborating with the general contractor, owner, design team, and subcontractors in a lesson-learned format for participants on future projects.
  • Understand the importance of site visit observations to determine the readiness of finishes and to identify potential issues that will impact the TAB Process and project schedule.
  • Gain an understanding of the TAB measurement process on a non-typical building and methods used to provide proper data collection.
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

Unleashing the Power of Resilient Retrofits

Stevan Vinci, CET, LEED Fellow, LFA, BECxP, CxA+BE, Glumac
  • Commissioning

Dive into the high-performance building revolution with us as we untap the potential of existing buildings. These structures, often overlooked in the new construction race for energy efficiency, hold the key to reducing our carbon footprint. Whether you are pursuing a building certification or planning a deep energy retrofit, our session will equip you with a holistic approach to asset renewal.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of existing buildings and gain a deep understanding of the role existing buildings play in our urban landscapes and their potential for reducing our carbon footprint.
  • Get acquainted with the latest industry standards like PHIUS REVIVE, and LEED v5 Operations and Maintenance that are shaping the future of building performance.
  • Learn about the shift from mechanical efficiency to passive strategies, leading to passive survivability and greater resilience.
  • Recognize the impact of building envelope and discover how building envelope improvements can significantly influence a building’s energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and overall performance.
CxEnergy 2025
Business
  • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom D

Training 101: Establishing a Training Program

John Hitsos, P.E., CxA, Jacobs

To ensure a new facility’s equipment is properly operated, utilized, and maintained, an organized and well-planned training program is required. Although a primary function of the contractor and vendor, it often falls to the CxA to establish, monitor, and document the training program. Creating a training program begins with design specs and follows through test and documentation completion.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the basics involved with setting up a training program.
  • Understand what training info to include in their specifications.
  • Require and obtain training agendas that meet project-specific requirements.
  • Evaluate whether a training program has been delivered successfully.
  • 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch in Expo Hall
CxEnergy 2025
Business
Commissioning
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

Who Is My Client and Where Does My Responsibility Land? Ethical Dilemmas For Commissioning Providers

Chris Smith, P.E., CxA, LEED AP, Jacobs
  • Commissioning

The commissioning process can be applied to many types of projects and is often contracted through a variety of methods. Commissioning providers are called upon to navigate multiple, and often complicated, relationships. While navigating projects, the commissioning provider can be faced with difficult situations that call into question the path they should take in executing their duties.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the ethical responsibility of the commissioning provider under various contracting relationships.
  • Understand the ethical responsibility of the commissioning provider related to value engineering and resolution of corrective issues.
  • Identify how ethics can impact communications between members of the commissioning team.
  • Understand the difference between owners and end users and the ethical responsibilities and conflicts that can arise with differing interests.
CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Building Decarbonization: Key Issues and Solutions for Occupancy, Wellness and Sustainability

Al LaPera, CxA, EMP, LEED AP, Kimley Horn Associates

As the climate change impacts of building construction and operation become clearer and clearer, building designers, architects, and engineers need to take immediate action. Sustainable buildings are crucial to our future. The understanding of the carbon content of what makes up buildings, both embodied and operational, is essential. There are numerous decisions that must be made in the process of visioning and designing a building to reduce carbon content, especially the embodied carbon. This course covers the key issues of decarbonizing the building, as well as specific steps to be taken to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the building industry. The discussion will include recent research on buildings and embodied carbon, focusing on increasing sustainability. Presenters will demonstrate how engineers, architects, and owners can leverage their roles and the available tools to reduce the EC content of their buildings. Includes options for embodied carbon reduction and contributions of Architecture 2030 and the SE 2050 challenge.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define what “decarbonizing” a building project means, including explaining key terms such as “embodied carbon” and “net zero carbon”.
  • Use key approaches in building design, material selection and specification to reduce the embodied carbon in the building envelope and structure. Also explain the available embodied carbon tools.
  • Employ beneficial electrification to reduce buildings’ operational carbon dioxide emissions.
  • Design to meet building performance standards as more local jurisdictions adopt these practices to meet community greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

DOE’s Existing Building Commissioning Catalyzer: Lessons Learned from the Front Lines of Building Performance Standards (BPS) Policies

Joshua Kace, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Commissioning
  • Technology

The DOE’s EBCx Catalyzer has been working with jurisdictions, building owners, utilities, and commissioning providers to position EBCx as the first line of defense towards Building Performance Standards (BPS) compliance and success. This session will talk through efforts across the U.S. where the EBCx Catalyzer looks to drive increased commissioning activities in support of ongoing building energy.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the basics of BPS policies and variations that exist across the country.
  • Understand how to take advantage of EBCx market opportunities created by BPS implementation.
  • Show how commissioning can adapt to the specifics of BPS policies to maximize success for owners and providers.
  • Learn how to talk to building owners about what commissioning can and can’t do with regards to managing BPS compliance.
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom D

Building Owner Commissioning Process (Cx)

James Magee, CxA, EMP, MACx Consulting

No singular solution meets the needs of every or even any building owner. Our quest to demystify the vagaries of building systems Cx begins with organizing and consolidating references to meet the specific high-speed daily schedules if our clients. Building Owner Cx presents a plan to provide lasting owner and owner vendor roles and responsibilities understanding.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the resources available through the ACG Building Systems Commissioning Guideline and its source references from ASHRAE.
  • Learn about the ASHRAE commissioning process appendix and other online resources.
  • Develop owner perspective tools to support roles and responsibilities training.
  • Apply ACG-ASHRAE resources to continuing education of clients and their vendors to avoid redundancy and enhance the value of single project and portfolio customer Cx interactions.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

Creative BECx Protocols, Mock-up Testing, and Examples of Some Lessons Learned

Stephen Seller, P.Eng., EIT, BECxP+BE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Jeffrey Ng, LEED AP, Intertek
  • Commissioning

This course will present BECx lessons learned from projects, as well as a discussion of mock-up testing. It will cover an interesting unconventional test method for one of a kind components and samples of unique test strategies developed to confirm BECx components when field conflicts occur. Mock-up testing is an invaluable tool that we use to allow onsite pre-testing before components are installed on the main buildings.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover examples of how both large and sometimes simple issues can save a huge amount of hardship.
  • Identify how BECx can be adapted to confirm the performance of unique systems or situations.
  • Understand how BE mockups are critical to the final building.
  • Learn how to work with BECxPs to understand objectives, test protocols and finally developing proper testing requirements for one of a kind projects.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
TAB/IAQ
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Cracking the Code: Tackling the Toughest Challenges in HVAC Flow Measurement

Al LaPera, CxA, EMP, LEED AP, Kimley Horn Associates
Eugene Sollog, ONICON

Flow measurement is crucial for optimizing HVAC systems, but industry experts often encounter challenges that can impede efficiency and performance. This panel discussion aims to take a deep dive into the most common problems faced by professionals in the field, share valuable insights into overcoming these obstacles, and provide practical solutions and strategies for improving flow measurement practices in HVAC systems. Drawing on real-world experiences and case studies, our panel of seasoned experts will tackle key issues such as:

Learning Objectives:

• Identifying the right flow meter and technology for the application and explaining issues that can arise from poor selection.
• Common integration difficulties and solutions including straight run limitations, retrofitting, and identifying ideal placement for flow measurement devices.
• Accuracy and calibration – common pitfalls in achieving precise measurements and the impact of calibration errors on system performance.
• Lessons learned based on real-world applications and conditions will be discussed.

CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

Commissioning Charlotte's First All-Electric Firehouse: Charlotte Firehouse No. 30

Wally Ray, P.E., LEED AP, TLC Engineering Solutions
Will Page, TLC Engineering Solutions
Heather Bolick, City of Charlotte
Andrew Shuster, BPL Enclosure

TLC Engineering Solutions and BPL Enclosures are providing design review and commissioning of a new two-story firehouse. Scheduled for April 2025 completion, this firehouse will be a LEED-certified space and is among the first all-electric, zero carbon facilities for the City of Charlotte.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the goals behind Charlotte’s first all-electric fire station and how those goals relate to the city’s electrification and decarbonization goals.
  • Plan for the challenges and opportunities related to commissioning an all-electric building.
  • Understand how building envelope commissioning ties into overall building performance and the overall commissioning process.
  • Understand the impact of LEED certification in the design and commissioning approach.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom D

Leveraging “Golden Opportunities” – UGA Energy Utility Master Planning Case Study

Jason Perry, CEM, University of Georgia
Ben Dombrowski, Jacobs

This presentation will explore a unique opportunity at the University of Georgia and the “golden opportunities” at the alignment of campus goals. We will look at conditions that drove scenario creation, how nexus points were identified, and the creation of an actionable roadmap to modernize the campus thermal utility infrastructure.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of thorough stakeholder engagement.
  • Think differently about untapped resources.
  • Appreciate the scale and complexity of such an undertaking.
  • Understand the broad range of factors required to evaluate viability of future scenarios.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

A Proactive Approach to Functional Testing: The Power of PVTs

Alex Kozinets, Facility Grid
Stephen Seller, P.Eng., EIT, BECxP+BE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Discover the power of pre-verification tests (PVTs) in preventing common pitfalls and ensuring project success. PVTs align teams, buy scope, and reduce finger-pointing by verifying system readiness before functional testing. Hear real-world stories from MIT on how PVTs catch issues early, preventing costly rework and failed tests. Join us to discuss how PVTs are transforming construction.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of pre-verification tests (PVTs) and how they differ from functional tests.
  • Learn how PVTs can help prevent common issues that lead to failed tests and costly rework.
  • Discover how PVTs help align teams, clarify scope, and eliminate finger-pointing on construction projects.
  • Hear real-world insights on the impact of PVTs from a client’s perspective.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Charlotte Airport Expansion Commissioning: Cx Between Flights

Wade Conlan, CxA, LEED AP, Hanson Professional Services
Christa Barsanti, Hanson Professional Services

Commissioning expansion projects can be difficult to work around the operations of an existing facility, which only gets heightened when the facility is an active airport and the project is a 190,000 square foot expansion of an existing terminal. This session will discuss the scheduling issues for testing certain systems, such as emergency power, baggage handling, and air handling units.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the impact of the active airport security on testing schedule and process.
  • Understand the process for testing baggage handling systems.
  • Understand the impact of the Cx tasks scheduling for an active airport.
  • Understand functional performance testing of unique systems for airports.
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

North Carolina's Implementation of Carbon Reduction Goals at the NC Utilities Commission

Ethan Blumenthal, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association

This presentation will discuss the ongoing implementation of House Bill 951 and its carbon reduction mandates for the electricity sector, along with various customer programs currently offered by Duke Energy.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the key decarbonization updates happening before the NCUC.
  • Learn about DSM/EE program updates and new programs being developed
  • Understand the role the NCUC plays in building decarbonization efforts.
  • Learn more about existing obstacles to decarbonization in the long run
  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception in Expo Hall

Thursday, May 2, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch

Thursday, May 1, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 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 - Expo Hall
  • 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Meet & Greet with Sponsors & Exhibitors - Expo Hall
CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
Commissioning
Technology
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Leveraging Technology for Efficient Data Collection in Energy Audits

Hardik Miyani, P.E., CEM, CPHC, CRE, LEED GA, Baumann Consulting
Jacob Terry, CxAlloy

This session explores how CxAlloy streamlines data collection during energy audits, improving accuracy and efficiency. Attendees will learn how this commissioning and project management tool centralizes data, enhances collaboration, and ensures accurate documentation. Real-world case studies will highlight its impact on audit processes, providing practical strategies for optimizing energy audits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the functionalities of CxAlloy and how it supports data collection during energy audits.
  • Apply best practices for utilizing CxAlloy to improve communication and collaboration among audit teams.
  • Analyze case studies that demonstrate the successful integration of CxAlloy into energy audit processes, resulting in improved project outcomes.
  • Develop strategies to incorporate CxAlloy into their own auditing practices to increase efficiency and accuracy in data management.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

The Essential Role of Commissioning in Complex Technology Systems

Noelle Thornton, P.E., CxA, BCxP, CannonDesign
Brett Farbstein, LEED AP, CEM, CBCP, EBCP, CannonDesign

Commissioning technology systems is an important and often overlooked process. It is not mandated in any codes or standards. However, many buildings have complicated systems that can benefit from the commissioning process. In this presentation, we will discuss commissioning of audio / visual Systems, public address systems, and access control systems, as well as when commissioning may be an important service.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the value of commissioning technology systems.
  • Understand the process for commissioning various technology systems.
  • Evaluate additional technology options for specific building types.
  • Recognize common problems in technology systems that have not been commissioned.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Energy Management
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom D

Sustainable Design + High-Performance Commissioning = Zero at the Meter (Achieving True Net Zero)

Charles Jackson, P.E., CxA, PMP, CEM, LEED AP, CMTA
Brian Atkinson, CxA, Well AP, Sustainable Building Partners

It takes the entire project team to truly achieve net zero for a facility and to meet the widely accepted and brand new Zero Emissions Standard developed by the Department of Energy and ASHRAE. This presentation will highlight successful examples of net zero realization and the challenges encountered along the way.

CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology

Case Study: Mission-Critical Cx – Streamlining Airport Projects with Visual Cx Tools

Thomas Jarloev, CxPlanner

Copenhagen Airports previously managed projects with Excel sheets, leading to issues and delays. A new commissioning process was developed to improve projects and quality. This Cx process now supports over 100 projects per year, valued at over $150M, using digital tools like Gantt charts and Kanban boards. This presentation shows how these tools are used and how they enhance collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to use tables, floor plans, Gantt charts, and Kanban boards to make Cx activities more transparent and actionable.
  • Explore how to incorporate design reviews into every phase of a project, improving accuracy and efficiency with modern tools.
  • Understand how Cx activities can be embedded into Gantt charts to document progress and ensure adequate time is allocated for commissioning.
  • Summarize how to secure buy-in from contractors and stakeholders to ensure adoption of the commissioning process.
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

Unleashing the Power of Resilient Retrofits

Stevan Vinci, CET, LEED Fellow, LFA, BECxP, CxA+BE, Glumac
  • Commissioning

Dive into the high-performance building revolution with us as we untap the potential of existing buildings. These structures, often overlooked in the new construction race for energy efficiency, hold the key to reducing our carbon footprint. Whether you are pursuing a building certification or planning a deep energy retrofit, our session will equip you with a holistic approach to asset renewal.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of existing buildings and gain a deep understanding of the role existing buildings play in our urban landscapes and their potential for reducing our carbon footprint.
  • Get acquainted with the latest industry standards like PHIUS REVIVE, and LEED v5 Operations and Maintenance that are shaping the future of building performance.
  • Learn about the shift from mechanical efficiency to passive strategies, leading to passive survivability and greater resilience.
  • Recognize the impact of building envelope and discover how building envelope improvements can significantly influence a building’s energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and overall performance.
CxEnergy 2025
Business
Commissioning
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

Who Is My Client and Where Does My Responsibility Land? Ethical Dilemmas For Commissioning Providers

Chris Smith, P.E., CxA, LEED AP, Jacobs
  • Commissioning

The commissioning process can be applied to many types of projects and is often contracted through a variety of methods. Commissioning providers are called upon to navigate multiple, and often complicated, relationships. While navigating projects, the commissioning provider can be faced with difficult situations that call into question the path they should take in executing their duties.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the ethical responsibility of the commissioning provider under various contracting relationships.
  • Understand the ethical responsibility of the commissioning provider related to value engineering and resolution of corrective issues.
  • Identify how ethics can impact communications between members of the commissioning team.
  • Understand the difference between owners and end users and the ethical responsibilities and conflicts that can arise with differing interests.
  • 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch in Expo Hall
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

DOE’s Existing Building Commissioning Catalyzer: Lessons Learned from the Front Lines of Building Performance Standards (BPS) Policies

Joshua Kace, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Commissioning
  • Technology

The DOE’s EBCx Catalyzer has been working with jurisdictions, building owners, utilities, and commissioning providers to position EBCx as the first line of defense towards Building Performance Standards (BPS) compliance and success. This session will talk through efforts across the U.S. where the EBCx Catalyzer looks to drive increased commissioning activities in support of ongoing building energy.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the basics of BPS policies and variations that exist across the country.
  • Understand how to take advantage of EBCx market opportunities created by BPS implementation.
  • Show how commissioning can adapt to the specifics of BPS policies to maximize success for owners and providers.
  • Learn how to talk to building owners about what commissioning can and can’t do with regards to managing BPS compliance.
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom D

Building Owner Commissioning Process (Cx)

James Magee, CxA, EMP, MACx Consulting

No singular solution meets the needs of every or even any building owner. Our quest to demystify the vagaries of building systems Cx begins with organizing and consolidating references to meet the specific high-speed daily schedules if our clients. Building Owner Cx presents a plan to provide lasting owner and owner vendor roles and responsibilities understanding.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the resources available through the ACG Building Systems Commissioning Guideline and its source references from ASHRAE.
  • Learn about the ASHRAE commissioning process appendix and other online resources.
  • Develop owner perspective tools to support roles and responsibilities training.
  • Apply ACG-ASHRAE resources to continuing education of clients and their vendors to avoid redundancy and enhance the value of single project and portfolio customer Cx interactions.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

Creative BECx Protocols, Mock-up Testing, and Examples of Some Lessons Learned

Stephen Seller, P.Eng., EIT, BECxP+BE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Jeffrey Ng, LEED AP, Intertek
  • Commissioning

This course will present BECx lessons learned from projects, as well as a discussion of mock-up testing. It will cover an interesting unconventional test method for one of a kind components and samples of unique test strategies developed to confirm BECx components when field conflicts occur. Mock-up testing is an invaluable tool that we use to allow onsite pre-testing before components are installed on the main buildings.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover examples of how both large and sometimes simple issues can save a huge amount of hardship.
  • Identify how BECx can be adapted to confirm the performance of unique systems or situations.
  • Understand how BE mockups are critical to the final building.
  • Learn how to work with BECxPs to understand objectives, test protocols and finally developing proper testing requirements for one of a kind projects.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

Commissioning Charlotte's First All-Electric Firehouse: Charlotte Firehouse No. 30

Wally Ray, P.E., LEED AP, TLC Engineering Solutions
Will Page, TLC Engineering Solutions
Heather Bolick, City of Charlotte
Andrew Shuster, BPL Enclosure

TLC Engineering Solutions and BPL Enclosures are providing design review and commissioning of a new two-story firehouse. Scheduled for April 2025 completion, this firehouse will be a LEED-certified space and is among the first all-electric, zero carbon facilities for the City of Charlotte.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the goals behind Charlotte’s first all-electric fire station and how those goals relate to the city’s electrification and decarbonization goals.
  • Plan for the challenges and opportunities related to commissioning an all-electric building.
  • Understand how building envelope commissioning ties into overall building performance and the overall commissioning process.
  • Understand the impact of LEED certification in the design and commissioning approach.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

A Proactive Approach to Functional Testing: The Power of PVTs

Alex Kozinets, Facility Grid
Stephen Seller, P.Eng., EIT, BECxP+BE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Discover the power of pre-verification tests (PVTs) in preventing common pitfalls and ensuring project success. PVTs align teams, buy scope, and reduce finger-pointing by verifying system readiness before functional testing. Hear real-world stories from MIT on how PVTs catch issues early, preventing costly rework and failed tests. Join us to discuss how PVTs are transforming construction.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of pre-verification tests (PVTs) and how they differ from functional tests.
  • Learn how PVTs can help prevent common issues that lead to failed tests and costly rework.
  • Discover how PVTs help align teams, clarify scope, and eliminate finger-pointing on construction projects.
  • Hear real-world insights on the impact of PVTs from a client’s perspective.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Charlotte Airport Expansion Commissioning: Cx Between Flights

Wade Conlan, CxA, LEED AP, Hanson Professional Services
Christa Barsanti, Hanson Professional Services

Commissioning expansion projects can be difficult to work around the operations of an existing facility, which only gets heightened when the facility is an active airport and the project is a 190,000 square foot expansion of an existing terminal. This session will discuss the scheduling issues for testing certain systems, such as emergency power, baggage handling, and air handling units.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the impact of the active airport security on testing schedule and process.
  • Understand the process for testing baggage handling systems.
  • Understand the impact of the Cx tasks scheduling for an active airport.
  • Understand functional performance testing of unique systems for airports.
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

North Carolina's Implementation of Carbon Reduction Goals at the NC Utilities Commission

Ethan Blumenthal, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association

This presentation will discuss the ongoing implementation of House Bill 951 and its carbon reduction mandates for the electricity sector, along with various customer programs currently offered by Duke Energy.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the key decarbonization updates happening before the NCUC.
  • Learn about DSM/EE program updates and new programs being developed
  • Understand the role the NCUC plays in building decarbonization efforts.
  • Learn more about existing obstacles to decarbonization in the long run
  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception in Expo Hall

Thursday, May 2, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch

Thursday, May 1, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 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 - Expo Hall

No Energy Management Presentation at this time

CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

Distributed Generation, Energy Storage and Interoperability Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Technology and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems Cx

Mark Siira, IEEE Standards Committee
Wayne Stec, IEEE Standards Committee 21

Electric vehicle fast-charging plazas are complexes integrating a wide variety of digital technologies and hardware/software, as well as grid interfaces requiring significant operational coordination. These plazas need sophisticated energy management systems to make a seamless and safe interconnection to the electric grid. This presentation will delve into technical design development and commissioning process details of this emerging mainstream public technology.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the concept and value of emerging V2G technology.
• Discover interface details required between charging plaza equipment and the general control guidelines.
• Review guidelines for successful installation and commissioning.
• Understand the concept of bi-directional charging and its impact on the grid.
• Provide general guidance for successful design, installation, operation and maintenance of EV charging plazas.
• Learn what is required to accomplish user-friendly EV charging station operation.

CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
Commissioning
Technology
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Leveraging Technology for Efficient Data Collection in Energy Audits

Hardik Miyani, P.E., CEM, CPHC, CRE, LEED GA, Baumann Consulting
Jacob Terry, CxAlloy

This session explores how CxAlloy streamlines data collection during energy audits, improving accuracy and efficiency. Attendees will learn how this commissioning and project management tool centralizes data, enhances collaboration, and ensures accurate documentation. Real-world case studies will highlight its impact on audit processes, providing practical strategies for optimizing energy audits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the functionalities of CxAlloy and how it supports data collection during energy audits.
  • Apply best practices for utilizing CxAlloy to improve communication and collaboration among audit teams.
  • Analyze case studies that demonstrate the successful integration of CxAlloy into energy audit processes, resulting in improved project outcomes.
  • Develop strategies to incorporate CxAlloy into their own auditing practices to increase efficiency and accuracy in data management.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Energy Management
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom D

Sustainable Design + High-Performance Commissioning = Zero at the Meter (Achieving True Net Zero)

Charles Jackson, P.E., CxA, PMP, CEM, LEED AP, CMTA
Brian Atkinson, CxA, Well AP, Sustainable Building Partners

It takes the entire project team to truly achieve net zero for a facility and to meet the widely accepted and brand new Zero Emissions Standard developed by the Department of Energy and ASHRAE. This presentation will highlight successful examples of net zero realization and the challenges encountered along the way.

CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Building Decarbonization: Key Issues and Solutions for Occupancy, Wellness and Sustainability

Al LaPera, CxA, EMP, LEED AP, Kimley Horn Associates

As the climate change impacts of building construction and operation become clearer and clearer, building designers, architects, and engineers need to take immediate action. Sustainable buildings are crucial to our future. The understanding of the carbon content of what makes up buildings, both embodied and operational, is essential. There are numerous decisions that must be made in the process of visioning and designing a building to reduce carbon content, especially the embodied carbon. This course covers the key issues of decarbonizing the building, as well as specific steps to be taken to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the building industry. The discussion will include recent research on buildings and embodied carbon, focusing on increasing sustainability. Presenters will demonstrate how engineers, architects, and owners can leverage their roles and the available tools to reduce the EC content of their buildings. Includes options for embodied carbon reduction and contributions of Architecture 2030 and the SE 2050 challenge.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define what “decarbonizing” a building project means, including explaining key terms such as “embodied carbon” and “net zero carbon”.
  • Use key approaches in building design, material selection and specification to reduce the embodied carbon in the building envelope and structure. Also explain the available embodied carbon tools.
  • Employ beneficial electrification to reduce buildings’ operational carbon dioxide emissions.
  • Design to meet building performance standards as more local jurisdictions adopt these practices to meet community greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.
  • 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch in Expo Hall
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom D

Leveraging “Golden Opportunities” – UGA Energy Utility Master Planning Case Study

Jason Perry, CEM, University of Georgia
Ben Dombrowski, Jacobs

This presentation will explore a unique opportunity at the University of Georgia and the “golden opportunities” at the alignment of campus goals. We will look at conditions that drove scenario creation, how nexus points were identified, and the creation of an actionable roadmap to modernize the campus thermal utility infrastructure.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of thorough stakeholder engagement.
  • Think differently about untapped resources.
  • Appreciate the scale and complexity of such an undertaking.
  • Understand the broad range of factors required to evaluate viability of future scenarios.
  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception in Expo Hall

Thursday, May 2, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch

No Energy Management Presentation at this time

Thursday, May 1, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session

No TAB/IAQ Presentation at this time

  • 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Meet & Greet with Sponsors & Exhibitors - Expo Hall
  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
CxEnergy 2025
TAB/IAQ
  • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Collaboration Through the TAB Process

Alvin Beddingfield, Jr., TBE, Engineered Air Balance Co., Inc.

An informational session to focus on the obstacles encountered during the construction and TAB process of a visual performance art center and administration building. We will discuss challenges associated with the TAB process on a non-typical building designed with numerous elevation changes and specialty finishes. I will highlight the strategies we employed to overcome them.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the challenges associated with performing TAB services on a visual performance arts center or administration building.
  • Examine the importance of collaborating with the general contractor, owner, design team, and subcontractors in a lesson-learned format for participants on future projects.
  • Understand the importance of site visit observations to determine the readiness of finishes and to identify potential issues that will impact the TAB Process and project schedule.
  • Gain an understanding of the TAB measurement process on a non-typical building and methods used to provide proper data collection.
  • 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch in Expo Hall

No TAB/IAQ Presentation at this time

CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
TAB/IAQ
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Cracking the Code: Tackling the Toughest Challenges in HVAC Flow Measurement

Al LaPera, CxA, EMP, LEED AP, Kimley Horn Associates
Eugene Sollog, ONICON

Flow measurement is crucial for optimizing HVAC systems, but industry experts often encounter challenges that can impede efficiency and performance. This panel discussion aims to take a deep dive into the most common problems faced by professionals in the field, share valuable insights into overcoming these obstacles, and provide practical solutions and strategies for improving flow measurement practices in HVAC systems. Drawing on real-world experiences and case studies, our panel of seasoned experts will tackle key issues such as:

Learning Objectives:

• Identifying the right flow meter and technology for the application and explaining issues that can arise from poor selection.
• Common integration difficulties and solutions including straight run limitations, retrofitting, and identifying ideal placement for flow measurement devices.
• Accuracy and calibration – common pitfalls in achieving precise measurements and the impact of calibration errors on system performance.
• Lessons learned based on real-world applications and conditions will be discussed.

  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception in Expo Hall

No TAB/IAQ Presentation at this time

Thursday, May 2, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch

Thursday, May 1, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session

No Business Presentation at this time

  • 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Meet & Greet with Sponsors & Exhibitors - Expo Hall
Business
  • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom D

Training 101: Establishing a Training Program

John Hitsos, P.E., CxA, Jacobs

To ensure a new facility’s equipment is properly operated, utilized, and maintained, an organized and well-planned training program is required. Although a primary function of the contractor and vendor, it often falls to the CxA to establish, monitor, and document the training program. Creating a training program begins with design specs and follows through test and documentation completion.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the basics involved with setting up a training program.
  • Understand what training info to include in their specifications.
  • Require and obtain training agendas that meet project-specific requirements.
  • Evaluate whether a training program has been delivered successfully.
CxEnergy 2025
Business
Commissioning
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

Who Is My Client and Where Does My Responsibility Land? Ethical Dilemmas For Commissioning Providers

Chris Smith, P.E., CxA, LEED AP, Jacobs
  • Commissioning

The commissioning process can be applied to many types of projects and is often contracted through a variety of methods. Commissioning providers are called upon to navigate multiple, and often complicated, relationships. While navigating projects, the commissioning provider can be faced with difficult situations that call into question the path they should take in executing their duties.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the ethical responsibility of the commissioning provider under various contracting relationships.
  • Understand the ethical responsibility of the commissioning provider related to value engineering and resolution of corrective issues.
  • Identify how ethics can impact communications between members of the commissioning team.
  • Understand the difference between owners and end users and the ethical responsibilities and conflicts that can arise with differing interests.
  • 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch in Expo Hall
  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception in Expo Hall

No Business Presentation at this time

Thursday, May 2, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast

No Business Presentation at this time

  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch

No Business Presentation at this time

Thursday, May 1, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session

No Technology Presentation at this time

  • 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Meet & Greet with Sponsors & Exhibitors - Expo Hall
CxEnergy 2025
Energy Management
Commissioning
Technology
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom B

Leveraging Technology for Efficient Data Collection in Energy Audits

Hardik Miyani, P.E., CEM, CPHC, CRE, LEED GA, Baumann Consulting
Jacob Terry, CxAlloy

This session explores how CxAlloy streamlines data collection during energy audits, improving accuracy and efficiency. Attendees will learn how this commissioning and project management tool centralizes data, enhances collaboration, and ensures accurate documentation. Real-world case studies will highlight its impact on audit processes, providing practical strategies for optimizing energy audits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the functionalities of CxAlloy and how it supports data collection during energy audits.
  • Apply best practices for utilizing CxAlloy to improve communication and collaboration among audit teams.
  • Analyze case studies that demonstrate the successful integration of CxAlloy into energy audit processes, resulting in improved project outcomes.
  • Develop strategies to incorporate CxAlloy into their own auditing practices to increase efficiency and accuracy in data management.
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology

Case Study: Mission-Critical Cx – Streamlining Airport Projects with Visual Cx Tools

Thomas Jarloev, CxPlanner

Copenhagen Airports previously managed projects with Excel sheets, leading to issues and delays. A new commissioning process was developed to improve projects and quality. This Cx process now supports over 100 projects per year, valued at over $150M, using digital tools like Gantt charts and Kanban boards. This presentation shows how these tools are used and how they enhance collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to use tables, floor plans, Gantt charts, and Kanban boards to make Cx activities more transparent and actionable.
  • Explore how to incorporate design reviews into every phase of a project, improving accuracy and efficiency with modern tools.
  • Understand how Cx activities can be embedded into Gantt charts to document progress and ensure adequate time is allocated for commissioning.
  • Summarize how to secure buy-in from contractors and stakeholders to ensure adoption of the commissioning process.
  • 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch in Expo Hall
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

DOE’s Existing Building Commissioning Catalyzer: Lessons Learned from the Front Lines of Building Performance Standards (BPS) Policies

Joshua Kace, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Commissioning
  • Technology

The DOE’s EBCx Catalyzer has been working with jurisdictions, building owners, utilities, and commissioning providers to position EBCx as the first line of defense towards Building Performance Standards (BPS) compliance and success. This session will talk through efforts across the U.S. where the EBCx Catalyzer looks to drive increased commissioning activities in support of ongoing building energy.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the basics of BPS policies and variations that exist across the country.
  • Understand how to take advantage of EBCx market opportunities created by BPS implementation.
  • Show how commissioning can adapt to the specifics of BPS policies to maximize success for owners and providers.
  • Learn how to talk to building owners about what commissioning can and can’t do with regards to managing BPS compliance.
CxEnergy 2025
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom A

A Proactive Approach to Functional Testing: The Power of PVTs

Alex Kozinets, Facility Grid
Stephen Seller, P.Eng., EIT, BECxP+BE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Discover the power of pre-verification tests (PVTs) in preventing common pitfalls and ensuring project success. PVTs align teams, buy scope, and reduce finger-pointing by verifying system readiness before functional testing. Hear real-world stories from MIT on how PVTs catch issues early, preventing costly rework and failed tests. Join us to discuss how PVTs are transforming construction.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of pre-verification tests (PVTs) and how they differ from functional tests.
  • Learn how PVTs can help prevent common issues that lead to failed tests and costly rework.
  • Discover how PVTs help align teams, clarify scope, and eliminate finger-pointing on construction projects.
  • Hear real-world insights on the impact of PVTs from a client’s perspective.
CxEnergy 2025
Commissioning
Technology
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Town & Country Ballroom C

North Carolina's Implementation of Carbon Reduction Goals at the NC Utilities Commission

Ethan Blumenthal, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association

This presentation will discuss the ongoing implementation of House Bill 951 and its carbon reduction mandates for the electricity sector, along with various customer programs currently offered by Duke Energy.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the key decarbonization updates happening before the NCUC.
  • Learn about DSM/EE program updates and new programs being developed
  • Understand the role the NCUC plays in building decarbonization efforts.
  • Learn more about existing obstacles to decarbonization in the long run

Thursday, May 2, 2025

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration Open
  • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast

No Technology Presentation at this time

  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch
  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception in Expo Hall

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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