Energy Saving Solutions with Virtual Commissioning™ (VCx™)
The VCx™ energy efficiency program is a complimentary service to help small to medium commercial customers save energy.
A trained Energy Advisor will analyze your facility’s energy data with no on-site visits necessary, making participation fast and easy. There are no eligible equipment criteria, fees, or enrollment paperwork. In 2021, VCx participants reduced their energy usage by an average of 16.7%.
The program is offered by Power TakeOff in partnership with UniSource and Franklin Energy.
How the VCx™ energy efficiency program works
- Utility Meter Data Analysis: A remote analysis provides insight to understand energy usage at your facility to identify unexpected and wasted usage.
- Personalized Recommendations: With guidance through ongoing communication and discussions with a trained Energy Advisor, recommendations are easy to implement, and at low or no cost to you.
- Virtually Delivered: No on-site visits or in-person audits are required. Communication with an Energy Advisor is provided virtually and remotely, by email or phone.
- Measured Results: See the impact of implemented adjustments. Your dedicated Energy Advisor will measure and verify the energy savings impacts.
Example Meter Data
What to Expect
If the remote analysis of your meter data confirms that you may benefit from the VCx™ program, an Energy Advisor will contact you to further discuss and offer assistance, providing recommendations based on your facility's unique energy usage and your business’ priorities.
Common Recommendations
This service will help identify energy-saving opportunities such as:
- Optimizing equipment schedules
- Managing equipment start-up and shut-down schedules
- Identifying equipment setbacks to address unnecessary usage
For more information about the VCx™ program, please contact the administrator at enroll@powertakeoff.com or visit their website at www.powertakeoff.com/virtual-commissioning .