Ken Sinclair, Founder, Publisher, and Owner of AutomatedBuildings.com
spoke recently with Mike Kelly, TBE, CxA, American Testing, Inc., Incoming AABC President about the state of the industry and new & revamped AABC programs.
Questions asked include:
How has COVID-19 affected the testing, adjusting, and balancing industry?
What can industry professionals expect from the AABC Virtual Annual Meeting’s technical agenda this year?
Industry Partner Program: What’s in it for controls companies and manufacturers of equipment and systems commonly tested in a TAB scope?
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How has COVID-19 affected the testing, adjusting, and balancing industry? November 8th, 2024CxEnergy
Revealing Hidden Costs In Hydronic Cooling And Heating Systems
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 2:00 PM. Eastern Pending approval for 1 AIA LU FREE REGISTRATION
Abstract
This presentation focuses on proven opportunities to improve the performance, decrease the energy usage, and reduce the operating costs of chilled water, heating hot water, and glycol systems. Included is a review of how air present in a hydronic fluid reduces the heat transfer capability of the fluid and all heat transfer surfaces it contacts, reduces pump performance, and causes system-wide corrosion of ferrous materials. The content features case studies documenting system performance improvements, energy efficiency increases, and water treatment chemical reductions after removing air and the associated corrosion from these systems. Discussion will include data presented in industry white papers, manuals, and guidebooks that quantify the negative impact of varying levels of entrained air on pump performance.
The presentation will also address the results of an extensive energy modeling and financial analysis evaluating the increased energy usage and associated costs due to air in chilled water and heating hot water systems. The financial analysis includes various metrics related to utility cost and non-utility cost savings linked to effective air and dirt elimination from hydronic cooling and heating systems. This exercise utilized actual case history data developed over several decades in a multi-iteration modeling exercise of a prototypical facility, with the building modeled in five different U.S. cities. Each model was adapted to address site-specific weather data and energy rates and the building/system modifications required for ASHRAE 90.1 compliance for each location.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone involved in the ownership, management, design, installation, operation, energy analysis, project management, commissioning, test and balance, maintenance, or service work related to hydronic cooling and heating systems.
Learning Objectives
Gain a better understanding of the negative impact air and dirt in a hydronic fluid has on the performance, energy efficiency/consumption, maintenance of any cooling or heating system
Learn to identify symptoms and sources of air in hydronic systems
Understand the capabilities and limitations of various air and dirt elimination technologies
Identify the utility cost and non-utility cost benefits and savings associated with effective air and dirt elimination
Speaker Biography
Stephen Clinton, PE, LEED AP draws on more than 27 years of broad national and international industry experience in his role as the Director of Business Development for Spirotherm, Inc. He is a Professional Engineer, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a previously certified Medical Gas Inspector who designed and managed the design of healthcare, research laboratory, and higher education projects throughout the United States and China during his 19-year tenure as a consulting engineer. Multiple higher education projects which he designed achieved LEED Gold and Silver Certification. Stephen actively engages numerous market sectors throughout North America.
Presented by
Spirotherm, Inc. manufacturers the industry leading high efficiency Spirovent® coalescing type air elimination products and its extended line of Spirotrap® dirt separators. A wholly owned subsidiary of Spiro Enterprises, Inc., we have been developing and manufacturing products to improve water quality in the HVAC industry for 50 years. Sizes from 3/4” to 36” pipe, flows to over 30,000 GPM for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. By eliminating air and dirt from these systems, we protect the investment in high efficiency boilers, chillers, and other system components, while eliminating many maintenance items that have been considered routine. A system free of air is able to maximize heat transfer systemwide, which saves energy and improves overall system performance. Spirotherm is an EMA Associate Member and Exhibitor of CxEnergy 2021.
The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), the Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) and the Energy Management Association (EMA) joined the High Performance Buildings Coalition. Together, these Authorities in Building Performance represent over 600 member companies and 2,000 certified professionals in the testing, adjusting, and balancing, commissioning, and energy management industries.
They support legislation and policies that promote innovative building technologies, increase energy and water efficiency in the built-environment, advance sustainable and resilient communities, and support the development of private sector standards, codes and guidelines that address these concerns.
The High Performance Building Coalition is comprised of more than 200 manufacturers, nonprofits, standards developing organizations, trade associations and other stakeholders who have coalesced to support policies that advance high performance buildings and that make economic sense.
AABC, ACG, and EMA join the High Performance Buildings Coalition November 8th, 2024CxEnergy
(Washington, D.C., August 27, 2020)—The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) is offering a livestreamed version of its popular Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) Workshop followed by a live 1-hour online Q&A session with its instructors to allow further explanation of concepts introduced in the recorded workshop.
Event: On-demand CxA Workshop & Live Q&A Session
Sponsor: AABC Commissioning Group
When: December 8, 2020, workshop livestream at 11:00 AM Eastern; Live Q&A at 2:00 PM Eastern
The prerecorded, 3-hour commissioning workshop will cover all aspects of commissioning ranging from project management to functional testing, and both new and existing building commissioning. It is recommended for the video to be watched prior to the live Q&A session with instructors Al LaPera, CxA , EMP, TLC Engineering Solutions and Loren Morris, PE, CxA, EMP, LEED AP, TMCx Solutions, LLC. The event takes place on Tuesday, December 8, with a livestream of the 3-hour workshop at 11:00 AM Eastern, follow by the live Q&A session at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Registrants for the event can choose to either watch the workshop and Q&A session only or bundle it with a specially priced exam package. Up to four AIA Learning Units (LUs) can be earned by attendees for continuing education purposes.
The CxA program achieved ANSI accreditation in 2017, and the credential is also a recognized certification by the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings® Workforce Guidelines program, ensuring that the CxA is considered an approved commissioning credential for all federally funded projects.
The CxA certification is the premier credential for independent commissioning providers. It demonstrates you are an experienced commissioning provider with a complete understanding of the commissioning process and with the ability to ensure that the intent of the building owner is achieved.
Building Analytics for COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 Building Operations
Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Approved for 1 AIA LU FREE REGISTRATION
Abstract: The current global pandemic brings so much uncertainty into our day to day lives. This informative webinar explores how HVAC building analytics can be leveraged to detect faults that compromise occupant safety, and report on health compliance standards, while still ensuring that we are not wasting energy unnecessarily in the process. Regular communication with building occupants will go a long way to alleviate fears around the transmission of COVID-19 in indoor spaces.
Along with examples of compliance reports, we will investigate how your energy consumption and reporting may be impacted by COVID-19 and provide recommendations on how to obtain the data needed to improve accuracy. Finally, we discuss tips on how to best communicate the results of compliance monitoring to occupants, bringing peace of mind to everyone who enters your buildings.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how building analytics can be used for both fault detection and compliance reporting
Learn what type of sensors will add the most value to your compliance monitoring
Learn how your energy reporting initiatives may need to adapt to accommodate changing occupancy
Learn how to communicate results and gain trust from building occupants
Presented By:
CopperTree Analytics: CopperTree Analytics is a provider of building and energy analytics solutions, drawing upon 30 years of controls manufacturing and smart building experience. We take your building’s data and turn it into actionable insights, helping you save money and energy while maintaining occupant comfort levels. Take control of managing all of your resources, and realize your building potential.
(Washington, D.C., August 27, 2020)—The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) is offering a livestreamed version of its popular Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) Workshop followed by a live 1-hour online Q&A session with its instructors to allow further explanation of concepts introduced in the recorded workshop.
Event: On-demand CxA Workshop & Live Q&A Session
Sponsor: AABC Commissioning Group
When: September 24, 2020, workshop livestream at 11:00 AM Eastern; Live Q&A at 2:00 PM Eastern
The prerecorded, 3-hour workshop will cover all aspects of commissioning ranging from project management to functional testing, and both new and existing building commissioning. It is recommended for the video to be watched prior to the live Q&A session with instructors. The event takes place on Thursday, September 24, with a livestream of the 3-hour workshop at 11:00 AM Eastern, follow by the live Q&A session at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Registrants for the event can choose to either watch the workshop and Q&A session only or bundle it with a specially priced exam package. Up to four AIA Learning Units (LUs) can be earned by attendees for continuing education purposes.
The CxA program achieved ANSI accreditation in 2017, and the credential is also a recognized certification by the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings® Workforce Guidelines program, ensuring that the CxA is considered an approved commissioning credential for all federally funded projects.
The CxA certification is the premier credential for independent commissioning providers. It demonstrates you are an experienced commissioning provider with a complete understanding of the commissioning process and with the ability to ensure that the intent of the building owner is achieved.
CxEnergy Calling for Technical Program Abstracts for Live 2021 Conference
The premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics, CxEnergy 2021, issued a call for abstracts for presentations at its technical program. The event takes place April 21-23, 2021 at the Omni Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. CxEnergy draws hundreds of the nation’s leading commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers and building owners. CxEnergy abstract topics include, but are not limited to:
CxEnergy abstract topics:
Case studies in commissioning and energy management in buildings and facilities (particularly featuring the owner perspective)
Building & facility safety and wellness issues relating to HVAC and COVID-19
Lighting, particularly in the area of advanced lighting control systems
Building envelope/enclosure
Advances in building automation and control technologies
Cyber security, data analytics, data integration and IoT topics
Market sector case studies (e.g. health care, education, data centers)
Distributed energy resources (renewables, microgrids, storage etc.)
Water conservation
Pertinent regulatory, standards and management system topics.
CxEnergy Technical Presentation attendees earn AIA (LU), USGBC LEED General Education, CxA and EMP continuing education credits for presentations. The credits are widely applicable for other certifications and professional licenses (attendees should check with their certification or licensing body).
More than 100 videos from past CxEnergy presentations are available on the CxEnergy YouTube Channel.
CxEnergy is presented by the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), and Energy Management Association (EMA). They are known as the “Authorities in Certification,” and administer certification programs for professionals working in commercial buildings. Their certifications cover testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB), building commissioning, and energy management respectively. Collectively, these groups have over 600 member companies with more than 2,500 professionals carrying one of more of AABC, ACG, and EMAs’ certifications.
Group’s commissioning talent, depth & diversity of expertise put on full display!
The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) announced that it will launch a multi-installment webinar series focusing on various venues and applications of the commissioning process. The presenters will include ACG member-companies, certified personnel, and affiliated associations. It debuts on August 13, 2020, running through December.
“ACG is proud to launch the Essential Cx Webinar series. The talent and diversity of expertise within our ranks is remarkable and this programming puts that on full display,” said ACG President Troy Byers, P.E. CxA (Commissioning Consultants, LLP).
“The ACG Essential Cx Series will take you behind the scenes to the commissioning of everything from mission critical facilities to major sports arenas. It features topics ranging from energy modeling, to building envelope commissioning, to the critical occupancy issue of our age: COVID-19. I highly recommend it for commissioning providers and anyone associated with building performance,” added Byers.
The first Essential Cx presentation highlights the commissioning and energy modeling work performed by ACG Member SSRCx on the innovative Chase Center Arena in San Francisco. The multipurpose arena features ambitious performance and sustainability goals specified by its owner, the NBA’s Golden State Warriors organization. Presenters are SSRCx’s Clark Denson, PE, and Eric Sheffer.
Subsequent ACG Essential Cx presentations cover topics including data centers, monitoring based commissioning (MBCx), building enclosure commissioning and more.
ACG is home to the world’s largest body of certified independent commissioning professionals. It created and administers the ANSI-accredited, DOE Better Buildings®-recognized CxA Certification, the premier credential for independent commissioning providers.
Event: ACG Essential Cx Webinar Series
Sponsor: AABC Commissioning Group
When: Begins August 13, 2020, running through December 2020
Feature Article looks at Building Performance Impact of Associations’ Training and Certification Programming
Retrofit’s article takes a deep dive on ACG, EMA and AABC with interviews of six long-time association officers and at look at how each association is leading in “Challenging and Uncertain Times.” These groups are the sponsoring organizations of CxEnergy.
Excerpt: The professionals who perform testing, adjusting, balancing, commissioning, monitoring, measurement and ultimately help ensure proper function in these buildings have critical roles to play. Ensuring they possess the requisite experience, knowledge and ability to perform these tasks is vital. To that end, never has the value of certification been more important.
Tuesday, July 23, 2020 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Approved for 1 AIA LU FREE REGISTRATION
Abstract: The goal of the digital data twin is to provide managers and operators with access to any and all operational data at any time. It provides a unified, seamless replicated data environment enabling diverse users to address unique data analysis and reporting needs. Digital twin data replicas provide that capability for operators. This webinar will examine this technology, and explore the current uses and future possibilities for digital twins.
Learning Objectives:
Understand digital twin data replicas of facility operational data, and how they serve applications from analytics, to energy analysis/forecasting and 3D visualizations of building operations over time and under differing design conditions.
Understanding how a digital twin data replica supports diverse facility management functions and applications to enable improved operational results
Learn about potential use cases of digital twins in a building and the role of “metadata.”
Understand the next steps to take to get to get value from digital twins.
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.
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.
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!
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"Always a pleasure to sponsor and attend this informational and well executed event year after year. Looking forward to being in Dallas/Fort Worth in May!"
OTTO… Automated Functional Performance Testing technology for commissioning providers and controls contractors. Increase your profits by saving time and money, eliminate tedious and mundane work, all while providing a broader, more thorough testing regimen than you would ever normally do.
The Clockworks Analytics Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) platform plugs into existing BMS and metering systems and analyzes thousands of data points to prioritize the highest impact building issues related to energy performance, indoor air quality and equipment operation. Clockworks’ energy management tools provide a holistic view of energy performance—from whole building KPI’s to individual equipment and systems issues affecting a building or portfolio—to help reduce consumption through root-cause analysis and automated regression modeling for accurate Measurement and Verification (M&V).
DroneDeploy is the leading enterprise-grade digital reconstruction platform. Trusted by brands globally, DroneDeploy captures every dimension of job sites, structures, and assets, and transforms it into meaningful insights for industries including construction, energy, and agriculture. Through interior and exterior data capture, DroneDeploy enables professional mapping, 3D modeling, and reporting on any device, anywhere in the world. To learn more, visit www.dronedeploy.com and join the conversation on Twitter @DroneDeploy.
CxAlloy® is cloud-based software that ensures building quality from laying the foundation through daily operations. CxAlloy offers enterprise applications engineered for design and construction project management, commissioning, building maintenance, and energy and sustainability management.
TLC Engineering Solutions is a dynamic engineering and energy services firm with a diversity of talent, expertise and skill to deliver projects that span major markets around the world. With more than 60 years of experience, 11 offices, over 320 employees, and a commitment to help our clients design and operate high-performance buildings, TLC ranks among the largest and most respected engineering and commissioning firms in the nation.
BlueRithm is modern and intuitive building commissioning & TAB software. BlueRithm gives you confidence, control, and saves time and money by streamlining and managing your projects. Automate reports, simplify communication, collaborate in the cloud, accelerate project closeout, and improve quality control.
Fantomwas created for SkySpark, so inevitably, more businesses require help with SkySpark related technology than pure Fantom itself. We offer impartial advice and assistance with challenging software projects, and help with training and development through our eLearning courses. Based in the UK, we may be a small company, but we have real core values at heart. Wewill always work in your best interest, so you can rely on us for quality and for integrity.
Smith Seckman Reid (SSRCx) provides comprehensive engineering design and facility consulting services that consistently meet these expectations. SSR professionals offer a full range of engineering system designs and consulting services required by today’s complex facilities. Our team focuses on providing system solutions that are operationally flexible, efficient, and sustainable.
TSI Incorporatedis an industry leader in precision measurement instrumentation for measuring HVAC system performance, IAQ and particulates within an occupied space to ensure comfort, safety and energy efficiency. TSI offers a full line of ventilation test instruments including high-performance air velocity meters, micromanometers, capture hoods and indoor air quality meters.
BuildingFit™ is a Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD), analytics and visualization platform that identifies opportunities, to make buildings more energy efficient, reliable, comfortable, and safe. Engineered for large quantities of data from disparate sources such as building automation systems (BAS) and smart IoT devices, BuildingFit™ insights are delivered through analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), automated reports, and interactive dashboards that help users prioritize daily operations, minimize energy waste and reduce costs.
Facility Grid is a comprehensive, mobile, cloud-based Commissioning Platform that increases the productivity of commissioning agents, streamlines processes and record keeping, and provides owners with a database of building information for compliance, maintenance, and re-commissioning. Facility Griddelivers streamlined commissioning process, increased Cx Authority productivity, project transparency, workflow intelligence, and a library of standardized Cx documents and templates. With Facility Grid, commissioning agents, facility managers, architects, engineers, contractors, maintenance personnel, and corporate administrators can collaborate more efficiently. This opens the door to efficiencies in all phases of the facility management process.
Evergreen Telemetry manufactures a brand-new type of instrument, a 5-in-1 meter for balancing, commissioning, and troubleshooting in commercial buildings. The patented Wrist ReporterTM displays real-time results from as many as ten wireless sensors, including air & water pressure/velocity/flow/temperature/humidity. Applications include duct traverse, flow damper setting, ventilation calculations, room-to-room pressure hierarchies, coil performance testing, and wireless datalogging. This high-productivity instrument makes TAB and Cx Faster, Easier, and Safer.
Tosibox was born from the idea that secure remote access doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive or time-consuming. In the summer of 2010, Veikko Ylimartimo was one of many hard-working and ambitious IT professionals. With a long career in challenging IT positions for an internet operator and an equipment manufacturer, Veikko turned his experience towards consulting for companies that needed safe and reliable remote connections. He had a clear vision – he wanted to develop an easy way to work remotely and securely manage technical devices.
TSI is an industry leader in precision measurement instrumentation for measuring HVAC system performance, IAQ and particulates within an occupied space to ensure comfort, safety and energy efficiency. TSI offers a full line of ventilation test instruments including high-performance air velocity meters, micromanometers, capture hoods and indoor air quality meters.
Facility Grid is a comprehensive, mobile, cloud-based Commissioning Platform that increases the productivity of commissioning agents, streamlines processes and record keeping, and provides owners with a database of building information for compliance, maintenance, and re-commissioning. Facility Grid delivers streamlined commissioning process, increased Cx Authority productivity, project transparency, workflow intelligence, and a library of standardized Cx documents and templates. With Facility Grid, commissioning agents, facility managers, architects, engineers, contractors, maintenance personnel, and corporate administrators can collaborate more efficiently. This opens the door to efficiencies in all phases of the facility management process.
Senseware is a Smart Building Solution that wirelessly monitors performance across all
Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental and Plumbing systems to help facilities run more cost-
effectively. Building operators and energy consultants use Senseware to harness the Internet of
Things and get easy access to the systems and data that matter specifically to them — both on-
premise and off-site. What began as a way to simply stream real-time energy data has
blossomed into a full blown universally connected Internet of Thing ecosystem capable of
connecting any device, system, or piece of equipment.
CopperTree Analytics is a provider of building and energy analytics solutions, drawing upon 30 years of controls manufacturing and smart building experience. We take your building’s data and turn it into actionable insights, helping you save money and energy while maintaining occupant comfort levels. Take control of managing all of your resources, and realize your building potential.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. SI creates environments that care.
SkyFoundry’s SkySpark analytics platform automatically analyzes data from building automation systems, metering systems and other smart devices to identify issues, patterns, deviations, faults and opportunities for operational improvements and cost reduction. SkySpark is an open platform enabling data from a wide range of sources to be continuously analyzed, helping building owners, operators and engineers “find what matters” in the vast amount of data produced by their equipment systems. SkySpark is an ideal fit for commissioning and M&V applications.
SkyFoundry’s SkySpark analytics platform automatically analyzes data from building automation systems, metering systems and other smart devices to identify issues, patterns, deviations, faults and opportunities for operational improvements and cost reduction. SkySpark is an open platform enabling data from a wide range of sources to be continuously analyzed, helping building owners, operators and engineers “find what matters” in the vast amount of data produced by their equipment systems. SkySpark is an ideal fit for commissioning and M&V applications.
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!
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 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.
