Virtual Commissioning^® (VCx^®)

Utility-Funded · Zero Capital · No Procurement Required

Our Programs

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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The VCx® Advantage

~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.

VCx Program

We Handle the Data. Your Team Keeps Running.

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.

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Extended Services

Built for Portfolio Scale

VCx® captures immediate savings. Our extended services protect long-term performance and stay ahead of expanding reporting mandates.

Virtual Strategic Energy Management® (vSEM®)

For organizations pursuing lasting behavioral change through structured goal-setting and executive coaching.

Building Benchmarking

Move from reactive compliance to proactive performance. We use granular AMI data and advanced analytics to provide 360° visibility into Clean Building Performance Standards (CBPS) and portfolio-wide risk mitigation.

Verify™ Advanced M&V

High-fidelity, IPMVP-compliant measurement. When your CFO needs third-party proof of every kWh saved, Verify™ provides the documentation.

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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.

Case Study

$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.

Case Study

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 for National Accounts Download our two-page overview to share with your team or keep for reference.

VCx Reference Guide

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®)