Energy Exchange 2025: An Important Update
The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) is committed to providing critical energy management training and networking opportunities for the federal energy management community. However, following a careful and thorough review of evolving federal agency travel policies, we have made the difficult decision to postpone this year's Energy Exchange in Anaheim, California, and pivot to other hybrid training events this year.
This change allows us to explore alternative training formats that align with federal agency travel guidelines and provide options to access valuable training.
We understand this news may be disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We know many of you look forward to this event each year, and this decision was not made lightly.
Exploring Hybrid Training: A Response to Travel Constraints
While we are disappointed to postpone the traditional Energy Exchange event, FEMP is committed to providing you with the same high-quality training and networking opportunities you've come to expect. We're exploring a series of new training formats that build upon the foundation of Energy Exchange, and we will share more details as they become available:
- July 2025 – FEMP Pre-Event Workshops: We are considering virtual options for previously planned FEMP Pre-Event Workshops in late July 2025.
- August 5-7, 2025 – Hybrid Training Event: We intend to offer a hybrid training event during the original Energy Exchange dates. Hold these dates for training opportunities that incorporate both virtual and in-person elements. Note: This hybrid event will not include trade show elements.
We're working diligently to create new solutions that still allow you to:
- Connect with experts
- Learn best practices for achieving energy efficiency and cost savings
- Meet your training needs as defined federal regulations.
Next Steps for Registered Attendees, Hotel Reservations, and Trade Show Booths
If you registered for the event, reserved a room in the hotel room block, and/or purchased a booth in the trade show, you will receive an email in the coming days with detailed information on next steps. If you reserved a room outside the hotel room block, it is your responsibility to cancel that reservation.
For questions about hotels, registration and more, reach out to the Energy Exchange team.
Dedicated to Meeting Your Training Needs
FEMP remains deeply committed to supporting the federal energy management community in meeting the requirements outlined in:
- 42 U.S.C. § 8262: Defining "trained energy managers" and requiring comprehensive programs to ensure proficiency in areas like building energy systems, codes, accounting, life-cycle cost, fuel supply, and instrumentation.
- 40 U.S.C. § 581 (Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act - FBPTA): Mandating demonstration of core competencies within one year for individuals (including contractors) involved in building operations, maintenance, energy management, safety, and design.
Stay Tuned for More Information!
We will provide updates on these summer 2025 training offerings through the FEMP Digest and on the FEMP website. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we develop these new strategies.