Efficiency Vermont is pleased to announce that the 2025 Best Practices Exchange (BPX) will once again be held in-person on September 17th & 18th at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel in Killington, Vermont.
At BPX, C&I facility managers, decision makers, the most experienced mechanical contractors and relevant product manufacturers join Efficiency Vermont’s Account Management and Energy Consultant teams to share industry Best Practices.
BPX Attendee Registration
Attendees
The conference is free for attendees.
Sponsoring Organizations
Sponsors receive a number of free registrations through their sponsorship. For each additional attendee, there is a $60 fee.
BPX 2025 Sponsors
Thank you to the following companies for joining us as BPX 2025 sponsors:
Diamond Level
Gold Level
Silver Level
BPX Sponsor opportunities are available
Join BPX as a sponsor in 2025! Review the sponsor benefits and sign up as a BPX sponsor today. Come be part of the conversation and help shape best practices for the commercial and industrial marketplace in Vermont.
BPX 2025 Keynote Speaker
Alex Gagnon
Facilities Team Member, BETA Technologies
Born and raised in Vermont, Alex Gagnon serves as a leading Facilities team member at BETA Technologies, an innovative aerospace company at the forefront of electric aviation. At BETA, he oversees all Facilities operations and leads new construction initiatives that support BETA’s rapid growth in Vermont and throughout the US. In his 3-year tenure at BETA, Alex has seen the company grow from 300 people to nearly 900 people today. That growth has been coupled with a near tripling of the company’s physical footprint to create R&D, Production, and People spaces that meaningfully enable BETA’s team to drive forward the mission of sustainable aviation.
As the lead of Facilities and Construction, Alex has played a pivotal role in scaling BETA Technologies' infrastructure during its remarkable period of hypergrowth. His work has ranged from overseeing the development and installation of a 600 MMBtu closed-loop geothermal system (the largest in the northeast!) to implementing a building controls network that allows BETA to remain flexible in how they utilize their spaces and drive efficiency in cost and system operations.
Alex built a comprehensive construction background before joining BETA's transformative journey. He began his career in Washington, D.C., as a commercial general contractor before moving to San Francisco to manage high-rise developments with budgets exceeding $100 million. This diverse experience across different markets and project scales provided the perfect foundation for his return to Vermont. He now applies big-market expertise to a rapidly scaling Vermont-based company.
Schedule of Events
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | |
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| Time | Activity |
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Daytime |
Golf, Mountain Biking & Sponsor Booth Set-Up |
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11:00a |
Golf |
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12:00p |
Mountain Biking |
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2:00p |
Disc GolfOff property at Base Camp Killington; 2363 US-4, Killington, VT 05751 |
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5:00–7:00p |
Welcome Reception |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | |
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| Time | Activity |
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7:00–8:00a |
Sponsor Booth Set-up |
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8:00–8:30a |
Breakfast with Sponsors |
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8:30–9:30a |
Opening SessionWelcome Remarks
Keynote Address
Energy Leadership Awards |
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9:30–10:00a |
Break & Visit with Sponsors |
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10:00–11:00a |
Concurrent SessionsLeveraging a Continuous Improvement Program to Forge Energy Efficiency: A Case Study
Deep Energy Investments at an Elderly Services Facility
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11:00–11:30a |
Break & Visit with Sponsors |
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11:30a–12:30p |
Concurrent SessionsThe Generational Investment: How to Future-proof Refrigeration Systems
Digging for Savings: Customer Wins from HVAC Controls Treasure Hunts
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12:30–1:30p |
Networking Lunch |
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1:30–2:30p |
Closing SessionWhat's New with Business Energy Efficiency Programs and Technologies?
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2:30p |
Conference Adjourns & Sponsor Booth Tear-Down |
Overnight Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are available to BPX participants at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel at reduced rates. Rates vary depending on room type, with pricing starting at $230.05/night plus tax. Reservations must be made by August 26, 2025, to be guaranteed the group rates. To check availability of rooms types and their rates, and to make a reservation in the BPX group block, visit the online reservation site.