Washington, DC—The CxEnergy 2023 Conference & Expo, which was held May 2-5 in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, was a successful event focusesd on commissioning, energy management, and building diagnostics. Sources report the conference was well-attended, and attracted a diverse range of participants interested in learning about the significance of commissioning. To spark interest, the AABC Commissioning Group
introduced a special $99 rate for facility managers and building owners for the first time.
CxEnergy commenced with an organizational update from ACG Executive Director Ray Bert, who announced updates to the ACG Building Systems Commissioning Guideline that is free to building owners and facility managers. Ginger Scoggins, PE, CEM, CxA, ASHRAE Incoming president, addressed attendees, highlighting the recent Memorandum of Understanding between the presenting organizations and ASHRAE.
The event's technical program covered a wide range of topics, including
ESG for independent third-party Cx providers, sustainability, decarbonization, electrification, and funding opportunities for Cx and energy professionals under the Inflation Reduction Act. With over 32 sessions, the program fostered insightful discussions. More than 40 exhibitors filled the exposition hall. Featured products included commissioning software, controls, TAB instrumentation, and other services.