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Reduce Energy Costs by an Average of 15% with VCx® — Without Buying Anything

Fully funded by your utility. Zero equipment purchases. 100% virtual support.

Start with VCx® Advanced: vSEM®

Fully funded by your utility. Zero equipment purchases. 100% virtual support.

30+
Utility Partners
Across North America
61,000
Businesses Served
 
15%
Average VCx Energy Reduction*
 

*Results vary by facility. Average based on Virtual Commissioning program participants.

Our Programs

Virtual Commissioning®(VCx) and Virtual Strategic Energy Management®(vSEM) Energy Efficiency Programs

Power TakeOff's Virtual Commissioning and Virtual Strategic Energy Management are innovative energy efficiency programs that help small and medium-sized businesses reduce energy costs through data-driven insights and personalized support — at no cost to you.

Why It works

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

No Cost
Fully sponsored by your utility. Zero enrollment fees, hidden charges, or obligations to purchase anything.
No Equipment
We optimize your existing systems and operations — no new units, no capital investment required.
No Disruption
Entirely remote and virtual. No site visits, no construction, no interruption to your business day.
Proven Results
VCx participants achieve an average energy reduction of 15% with verified savings on utility bills. 61,000+ businesses served.
VCx Program

VCx

Start Saving. Stop Wasting.

VCx is a fully funded service that helps participating businesses reduce their annual energy consumption by an average of 15%. We achieve this without selling hardware or asking for investment. Instead, we use your utility data to help you get better performance from the systems you already own.

It's a risk-free way to lower your business costs — no audits, no construction projects, no headaches.

How VCx Works

1
We Find the Waste in YOUR Building
Our analysts review your specific smart meter data to spot where your business is bleeding energy and money. These aren't generic tips — we're looking at your actual heating and cooling patterns, your equipment schedules, and when your systems are running after you've locked up for the night.
2
You Get an Expert Who Learns YOUR Operation
A dedicated Power TakeOff Energy Advisor digs into your findings — not a template, but what's actually happening at your location. They'll walk you through what we found in your data and what it means for your specific setup.
3
Simple Changes Tailored to YOUR Facility
We guide you through no-cost fixes based on how your business actually runs — maybe it's your thermostat schedule, maybe it's when your equipment powers down. You make the adjustments that fit your operation, and we verify that the savings appear on your utility bill.

Watch how VCx delivers real savings for businesses like yours.


VCx Questions
Does this really cost me nothing?
Yes. The program is funded by utility mandates. There are no enrollment fees, hidden charges, or obligations to buy anything. Your utility sponsors the entire program.
Do I need to buy new equipment, such as LEDs or HVAC units?
No. VCx focuses on operations, not hardware. We help you run the equipment you already own more efficiently through better scheduling, controls, and operational practices.
How do I know the savings are real?
We track your utility meter data before and after every change to verify savings appear on your bills. This isn't based on estimates — we measure actual reductions in consumption.
How much time does this take?
Less than 4 hours total, typically across 2–3 calls. We handle all data analysis and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
VCx 101 Quick Reference Guide Download our two-page overview to share with your team or keep for reference.
VCx Reference Guide
VCx Success Stories

Real savings. Real businesses.

Every result verified directly on utility bills.

$20,000/year Savings
Retail Pharmacy
Reprogrammed HVAC and lighting schedules to match actual business hours, eliminating energy waste during overnight and weekend hours.
Case Study
18% Reduction
Home Furnishings Retailer
Reprogramming lighting schedules to match operating hours reduced annual energy consumption by nearly a fifth with zero capital investment.
Case Study
$61,000/year Savings
District Community Center
No-cost operational adjustments including HVAC and temperature setpoint changes reduced electricity consumption by 17%.
Case Study

Ready to start saving with VCx?

Join 61,000+ businesses already reducing energy costs — at zero cost to you.

Request Information — Start VCx
vSEM Program

vSEM

Achieve Long-Term Energy Success

vSEM is a comprehensive, year-long service offering that takes a data-driven, holistic approach to managing energy use to continuously improve long-term energy performance. This program focuses on shaping organizational culture and enabling staff to influence energy consumption by integrating energy conservation and efficiency into daily operations and business practices.

With remote access to your facility's interval usage data and information about your operations and equipment, our team of experts can pinpoint where energy is being wasted and provide customized energy-saving recommendations tailored to your specific business needs.

How vSEM Works

1
Data-Driven Insights
Using your smart meter and interval data, our advanced analytics uncover opportunities for energy efficiency and load management that might otherwise go unnoticed.
2
Personalized Coaching
A dedicated Energy Advisor collaborates with your team to develop practical, goal-oriented action plans uniquely suited to your operations and business objectives.
3
Ongoing Performance Tracking
vSEM delivers continuous feedback through virtual progress reviews and verified savings reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability at every step.
vSEM Questions

Common Questions About vSEM

Will I need to invest in new technology or equipment?
No. The emphasis is on improving the efficiency of your current systems and operational practices. Any equipment recommendations are optional and separate from the program.
How do I measure success?
Regular analysis of your utility data verifies the impact of implemented measures, providing clear documentation of your energy savings and performance improvements.
Is vSEM right for my business?
vSEM is ideal for businesses committed to long-term energy management, continuous improvement, and building energy efficiency into their organizational culture.
vSEM Reference Guide Download our two-page overview to learn more about Strategic Energy Management.
vSEM Reference Guide
vSEM Success Stories

Long-term results that compound.

vSEM participants build lasting energy culture — and the savings to show for it.

$43,000/year Savings
High School Campus · 13% Reduction
Virtual coaching sessions helped the district create energy policies, optimize daily HVAC operations, maximize building automation capabilities, improve cross-team knowledge sharing, and reduce peak demand through data-driven action plans.
Case Study
$1,072,879/year Savings
Commercial Office Complex · 44% Reduction
A commercial office complex achieved a 44% reduction in annual electricity use, saving over 6 million kWh and more than $1 million in energy costs through HVAC controls optimization — with no capital investment required.
Case Study

Ready to start saving?

Lower your energy bills — at zero cost to you.

Your utility funds the entire program. Join 61,000+ businesses already saving with Power TakeOff.

Start with VCx → Learn About vSEM →
Power TakeOff is a leading provider of software and implementation solutions in the utility industry, specializing in energy efficiency and demand side management (DSM). We drive our sustainability impact through software and services leveraging utility meter data and layered data sets, advanced analytics, and personalized customer engagements that help businesses better understand and reduce their energy consumption. We deliver cost-effective solutions for over 30 utilities across North America.
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