Virtual Commissioning® (VCx®)

Utility-Funded · Zero Capital · No Procurement Required

Your Buildings Are Wasting Energy. We Recover the Cost — at No Cost to You.

Power TakeOff’s Virtual Commissioning (VCx) program targets a ~15% reduction in energy costs across your portfolio through operational adjustments only. We deliver measurable results with no capital projects, no site visits, and no contracts.

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

30+

Utility Partners

61,000

Businesses Served

15%

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

~15% Average Energy Cost Reduction.

Zero Friction. VCx recovers hidden savings from your existing building systems — no new equipment, no budget cycles, and no added workload for your team.

No Cost

Fully sponsored by your utility. Zero enrollment fees, hidden charges, or obligations to purchase anything.

Zero-Budget Implementation

Funded entirely by your utility. No fees, no POs, and no line items to route through procurement.

Direct Scope 1 & 2 Reductions

By optimizing existing on-site energy infrastructure, VCx directly supports corporate sustainability goals with meter-level, carbon-equivalent reporting.

No Capital Projects Required

Savings come from schedule and setpoint corrections — not expensive equipment upgrades.

Audit-Ready Reporting

IPMVP-certified results formatted for ESG, GRESB, BPS, and board-level reporting. Ready when your stakeholders ask.

VCx Program

We Handle the Data. Your Team Keeps Running.

Start Saving. Stop Wasting.

Managing a multi-location portfolio means your team is already stretched. We act as an extension of your property and energy team — handling the analysis so you don’t have to.

Portfolio Screening: We cross-reference your interval data against our database of 2.5 million meters — analyzing up to 525,600 data points per site, per year — to rank your highest-opportunity locations.
Remote Engagement: We partner with your teams to coordinate implementation remotely, with no on-site visits or site/tenant disruption.
Continuous Stewardship: This is not a one-time audit; it is an ongoing commitment. If a site drifts back into waste due to staff turnover or system resets, we flag it before costs compound.

How VCx Works

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

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.

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.

~15% Average Energy Cost Reduction. Zero Friction.

VCx recovers hidden savings from your existing building systems — no new equipment, no budget cycles, and no added workload for your team.

Zero-Budget Implementation:

Funded entirely by your utility. No fees, no POs, and no line items to route through procurement.

Direct Scope 1 & 2 Reductions:

By optimizing existing on-site energy infrastructure, VCx directly supports corporate sustainability goals with meter-level, carbon-equivalent reporting.

No Capital Projects Required:

Savings come from schedule and setpoint corrections — not expensive equipment upgrades.

Audit-Ready Reporting:

IPMVP-certified results formatted for ESG, GRESB, BPS, and board-level reporting. Ready when your stakeholders ask.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from a traditional energy audit?

Audits produce capital proposals with 6–18 month timelines. VCx produces cash flow. We identify operational corrections your team can implement without an RFP process. Most sites see results within weeks.

Does this interfere with our existing BAS?

No. We work with your existing systems. VCx identifies human errors that BAS software misses — such as setpoints that are changed during a service call and are never restored.

What does "utility-funded" actually mean?

Your utility finances the program as part of its demand-side management portfolio. There are no fees or retainers requiring procurement approval. We are engaged directly through the utility.

How much time will this require from my energy team?

Less than 30 minutes per site. Our advisors walk staff through specific, targeted adjustments. There is no new software to learn and no ongoing reporting burden.

We already have an energy management program. Is there still value?

Almost always. Existing programs typically focus on capital projects. VCx operates at the meter level, catching the "operational drift" that falls between the cracks of broader initiatives.

VCx 101 Quick Reference Guide Download our two-page overview to share with your team or keep for reference.

VCx Reference Guide

Results in the Field

Real Savings. Zero Capital Investment.

$6,000/year Savings Per Location

National Retail Pharmacy

20% reduction in total energy use. The Fix: Remote realignment of HVAC and lighting schedules to actual business hours.

$1.07 Million in Avoided Annual Energy Costs

Class A Office Portfolio

44% reduction in electricity use. The Fix: Schedule corrections and BAS optimization — no hardware changes.

$61,000/year Savings

District Community Center

No-cost operational adjustments including HVAC and temperature setpoint changes reduced electricity consumption by 17%.

Ready to start saving with VCx?

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

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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.

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

Data-Driven Insights

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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.

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.

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.

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

See What’s Hidden in Your Meter Data.

We’ll verify your utility eligibility, screen your locations at no cost, and deliver a ranked breakdown of your highest-opportunity sites with projected annual savings. No commitment required.

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Virtual Commissioning® (VCx®)

Your Buildings Are Wasting Energy. We Recover the Cost — at No Cost to You.

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

~15% Average Energy Cost Reduction.

We Handle the Data. Your Team Keeps Running.

How VCx Works

~15% Average Energy Cost Reduction. Zero Friction.

Real Savings. Zero Capital Investment.

Ready to start saving with VCx?

vSEM

Achieve Long-Term Energy Success

How vSEM Works

Common Questions About vSEM

Long-term results that compound.

See What’s Hidden in Your Meter Data.

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