CxEnergy 2025, the conference and expo held annually by the AABC Commissioning Group, brought over 600 participants in the fields of commissioning, energy management and testing, adjusting & balancing to Charlotte, North Carolina at the end of April. A joint effort of ACG, the Energy Management Association and the Associated Air Balance Council, event offered 32 technical sessions from industry experts.
This year’s event was especially momentous, as ACG celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding. A celebratory video during the opening plenary provided an overview of the organization’s history with messages from current and past leadership.
During the technical program, speakers with a range of commissioning experience covered relevant topics such as technology and artificial intelligence, workforce development and training programs, updates on industry standards, case studies and more. Energy management professionals spoke about energy efficiency, achieving net zero, building decarbonization and other leading industry topics. The conference program fostered engaging discussions between attendees and speakers, connecting commissioning and energy management professionals with building owners and facility managers.
At the opening plenary session, ACG Executive Director Ray Bert provided an update on the organization’s recent activities, including the ongoing process of updating the ACG Building Systems Commissioning Guideline, which is free to access for building owners and facility managers.
In addition, a sold-out expo hall featured more than 50 exhibitors showcasing the latest software, technology, devices and other services for commissioning, energy management and TAB. The CxEnergy technology theater returned this year, providing an opportunity for exhibitors to present their latest products.
New this year were CxEnergy scholarships, offered to students interested in learning more about commissioning and energy management. Ten students were awarded scholarships, which allowed them to attend technical sessions, explore the expo hall and learn from experienced professionals and industry experts.
To close out the conference, a group of attendees toured the NASCAR Hall of Fame museum, which took them through the Great Hall, Glory Road and the Hall of Honor. Save the date for CxEnergy 2026: April 21-24 at the Sheraton Grand Riverwalk in Chicago, Illinois.
