CxEnergy has announced that the Facility Commissioning Group (FCG) will be a Gold Sponsor.
FCG is a Lexington, Ky.-based engineering firm created specifically for and dedicated solely to providing independent third-party direct for owner commissioning services by certified personnel led by licensed professional engineers in the Lexington office and Indiana registered architect in the Indianapolis branch office.
Its participation in the event extends to a pair of presentations on the CxEnergy Technical Program. Jim Magee, CxA, EMP, LEED AP, president, FCG will team with Bob Knoedler P.E., CxA, EMP, Hanson Technical Services Inc. (president EMA) for a session titled, “Commissioning for Reliability and Resiliency – Lessons Learned”. FCG will also provide a high-tech flavored commissioning presentation, “4G, 5G, Data Analytics, Digital Collaboration and the Modern Delivery of Cx Services”. FCG’s Jim Adams, PE, CxA, EMP and Matt Adams, CxA, EMP will provide the commentary.
CxEnergy 2020 is being held April 6-9, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego. Attendees earn AIA and other industry certification continuing education credits for presentations that include case studies and topics in commissioning and energy management, updates on ASHRAE 90.1 and California Energy Code Title 24, cybersecurity for energy managers and implementing sustainability and energy plans. New this year is “HyperScale Data Center Commissioning and Construction”. This two-hour session brings together experts from Google, Facebook and Microsoft with Cx providers and contractors for a discussion on commissioning facilities. Also new this year, in partnership with the Uptime Institute, is a full-day seminar titled, “Introduction Mission Critical Environments”.
The CxEnergy Expo Hall showcases a variety of products including controls, software, instruments, metering devices and services targeted specifically to commissioning, energy management, engineering and testing firms.
CxEnergy offers pre-conference workshops and seminars for Test & Balance Seminar for CxAs, Engineers, & TAB Professionals, certification exams for Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) and Energy Management Professional (EMP).
CxEnergy features several networking events that connect commissioning providers, energy managers, MEP engineers, and HVAC testing professionals with manufacturers and building and facility owners/operators. The networking agenda includes the Energy Management Association Golf Tournament at the nearby Steele Canyon Golf Course. Attendee registration and event information updates are available at CxEnergy.com The event this year will also feature a pair of site tours at the San Diego International Airport and the University of California, San Diego Utility Plant.
CxEnergy is presented by the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), and Energy Management Association (EMA).