Virtual Commissioning
The VCx (Virtual Commissioning) is a new pay-for-performance program focused on low- and no-cost energy savings. Pioneered by Duquesne Light Company, this innovative platform targets small and medium commercial customers and public facilities. It provides a precise, data-driven approach to energy efficiency engagement that effectively eliminates the need for burdensome onsite visits, enrollment forms, incentives or administrative costs.
How it Works
The VCx program offers a seamless, exceptional customer experience that delivers the exciting potential of energy efficiency to simultaneously cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions. It leverages advanced metering infrastructure’s (AMI) sophisticated data analytics to pinpoint individual meters and accounts with energy usage conditions that indicate wastage. A free service, the program provides your business with specific recommendations on how to cut down on energy in your building, typically reducing your energy usage by 11% to 17%. Participating is fast and easy, with no time-consuming details to bog the process down.
What to Expect
Step 1 - An expert Energy Advisor remotely analyzes data drawn from your utility smart meter.
Step 2 - The Energy Advisor presents personalized low and no-cost recommended adjustments customized to your facility’s operating systems via phone and email.
Step 3 - You implement energy savings recommendations.
Step 4 - The Energy Advisor confirms, measures and verifies the energy savings from your changes.
Step 5 - Upon successful program participation, your facilities are continuously monitored to ensure savings persistence; if savings drift is detected, updated recommendations will be provided.
Common Recommendations
Virtual Commissioning will help you identify energy-saving opportunities such as:
- Optimizing equipment schedules to match actual occupancy.
- Managing equipment start-up and shut-down schedules.
- Identifying equipment setbacks to address unnecessary usage.
Questions? Call us at 877-334-1715 or email DuqLightBusinessSolutions@Franklinenergy.com
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