At CxEnergy 2023, Salas O’Brien’s own Carl Salas and Tim Gilbert delivered a future-forward presentation titled « Climate Change, Decarbonization, and the Cx Project You’re Working on Right Now. » Their talk emphasized the significant role Commissioning (Cx) Providers play in advancing decarbonization efforts and their vital contribution to combating climate change.

Carl Salas, PE, a co-founder of Salas O’Brien, is renowned for his sustainable design expertise and his dedication to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. With over three decades in the field, Carl actively promotes sustainability in every project and is committed to mentoring emerging engineers while advocating for diversity and inclusion in the engineering sector.

Tim Gilbert, PE, CxA, EMP, LEED AP BD+C, brings over 27 years of commissioning experience and more than 42 years in mechanical engineering to the table. His broad expertise covers decarbonization, sustainability, education, government projects, and industrial manufacturing. Currently, Tim is the 2023-24 President of the Board of Directors for the Energy Management Association, a premier global organization of Certified Energy Management Professionals.

Tim and Carl’s presentation at CXEnergy 2023 showcased Salas O’Brien’s leadership in decarbonization and their proactive approach to climate change mitigation.

Cx Professionals need to grasp the huge impact their ongoing projects have on greenhouse gas reduction. This realization can be a game-changing shift.
Carl SalasFounding Principal
You can grow your business and reduce your client’s carbon footprint by leveraging energy savings opportunities from the new Inflation Reduction Act for new and existing buildings.
Tim GilbertPrincipal
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About CXEnergy

CXEnergy is the leading event focused on commissioning, energy management, and building diagnostics. It attracts a diverse range of participants interested in learning about the significance of commissioning. CxEnergy is presented by the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), and Energy Management Association (EMA).

About Salas O’Brien

Salas O’Brien is an engineering, commissioning, and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for the past ten years on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.

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