Topic: Virtual Commissioning
Speaker: Emily Startz-Director of Energy Efficiency Programs at Power TakeOff
Emily Startz oversees the implementation of energy efficiency programs and the relationships with Power TakeOff’s utility partners. Power TakeOff’s primary program offering, Virtual Commissioning (VCx) employs data analytics and engagement strategies to deliver operational energy savings for small to medium-size commercial customers. The VCx Program is currently offered in partnership with eight utilities including a newly launched pilot for Ameren IL. Prior to joining the Power TakeOff team, Emily managed the development of New York State’s commercial energy management initiatives including the design and implementation of a collaborative performance-based energy savings pilot. Emily also has utility experience managing industrial, small-to-medium business, and low-income demand-side management programs.
Emily will present how their innovative Virtual Commissioning (VCx) programs have been delivering a cost-effective service that uses smart meter data to identify and support the implementation of operational-focused efficiency improvements with no cost to its participants.