February 2015
Interview
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– Ray Bert and Ken Sinclair
Ray Bert, Executive Director, AABC Commissioning Group
CxEnergy 2015
CxEnergy 2015 is the only industry event exclusively designed for
energy management and building and facilities commissioning.
Sinclair: What is CxEnergy 2015?
Bert:
CxEnergy 2015 is the only industry event exclusively designed for
energy management and building and facilities commissioning. It
connects professionals in these fields with building owners, facilities
managers, utility providers, manufacturers and others with an interest
in energy efficiency and optimizing system performance in the
commercial building and facilities environment.
The event features a 28-session technical program that provides
in-depth information on commissioning a variety of building systems,
energy management of the total building envelope, regulations and
standards, and related issues such as project financing. In addition to
the technical program, CxEnergy features an expo hall with
manufacturers of the latest technologies, and certification
opportunities for Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) and Energy
Management Professional (EMP).
The event is sponsored by The High Performance Building Alliance and
takes place April 27-30, 2015 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, just
outside Las Vegas.
Sinclair:
Tell us more about CxEnergy’s sponsor, The High Performance Building Alliance.
Bert:
The High Performance Building Alliance is a coalition of industry
organizations that subscribe to the principles that produce today’s
high performance buildings. Its founders are the AABC Commissioning
Group (ACG), Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) and Energy
Management Association (EMA). The Alliance includes an impressive and
diverse list of CxEnergy supporting organizations that includes the
Nevada or Las Vegas Chapters of the American Institute of Architects,
Illuminating Engineering Society and the United States Green Building
Council, and the Continental Automated Building Association.
Sinclair:
What will CxEnergy’s Technical Program offer this year?
Bert:
Much thought, research and planning goes into the CxEnergy technical
program. Its educational and technical sessions focus on key topics
including Building Envelope/Enclosure Commissioning, Technology &
Innovation, Energy Management, Commissioning Specialty Systems, Policy
& Financial Issues, and more. AIA Continuing Education Credits will
be available for all technical sessions.
Our emphasis is on the total building and that is reflected by the
diversity in the program. For example, we have sessions on topics such
as LED lighting, fire protection and life safety systems, and windows.
Technology topics range from big data analysis to the future of smart
building technologies.
We’ve assembled a prestigious group of speakers from well-known
industry names such as Siemens, Schneider Electric and Noesis,
respected research organizations like the Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory, and membership organizations such as the AIA, AGC, APPA,
ASHRAE, and NFRC.
You can
visit this page to see the current line-up and updates on additional technical sessions.
Sinclair:
What types of certifications can be obtained at CxEnergy?
Bert:
An important aspect of CxEnergy are the workshops and exams for the certifications offered by ACG and EMA.
ACG has two levels of certification granted to individuals; Certified
Commissioning Authority (CxA) and Certified Commissioning Technician
(CxT). The workshop and exam for both is April 28. Complete information
about the requirements to attain these certifications is found
on this
page of ACG website.
EMA’s 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 a deep
understanding of energy concepts and an intimate, hands-on
understanding of how building systems operate. The EMP certification
workshop and exam is April 27-28. Complete information on the
requirements to attain this certification is found on this page of
EMA’s website.
You can register for the workshops and exams being conducted at
CxEnergy at
www.CxEnergy.com on the “registration” link at the top of
the homepage.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]Sinclair:
What will be found at CxEnergy’s Expo Hall?
Bert:
The CxEnergy Expo Hall is a popular location for networking and
learning about new technologies. So much so we’ve even scheduled two
receptions and a luncheon in the exhibit hall.
Our gold sponsor is Siemens Industry and you can expect a large
showcase of their technologies. In addition, we’ll have a wide array of
exhibitors of products ranging from building automation and control
technologies, sensors, monitoring and metering devices, testing
equipment, energy efficient lighting, and services ranging from
commissioning to energy management.
The up-to-date list of CxEnergy exhibitors and sponsors is found on
this page.
Sinclair:
How can our readers learn more?
Bert:
Please visit our website at
www.CxEnergy.com or phone our office at 202
737-7775 and ask for Anna Kosova (email:
anna@commissioning.org). Our
website features on-line registration, event and technical program
schedules, a downloadable prospectus, all the latest news and listings
of CxEnergy sponsors and exhibitors.
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