The following communication was shared with Power TakeOff staff along with additional internal discussion around enacting long-term sustained improvements beyond this statement to contribute toward meaningful change. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We want to acknowledge what's happening in communities across America right now. Although our...
Although many utility implementation contractors are now developing and piloting virtual program delivery, Power TakeOff has been providing virtual and remote engagement since the company's start in 2007 and is a foundational design of the company's Virtual Commissioning™ (VCx™) Program. The benefits of this delivery model were innovative prior to COVID-19, but essential during the COVID-19 crisis. As the pandemic brought about changes to the way most businesses operate, the VCx™ Program was able to maintain...
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world, businesses shut their doors as governments reacted with mandates to close non-essential businesses in an effort to control the disease. As a society, we looked for ways to support local businesses that are pillars in our communities, while businesses tried anything to stay afloat. Utilities reacted by taking steps to commit to the safety of the communities that they serve, double down on their communications to provide operations...
Earth Day is a special occasion for Power TakeOff and within the energy efficiency industry. Although we were disappointed to not continue our company tradition of volunteering with the City of Denver Parks Department due to COVID-19, we made the most of the day by reflecting on both the negative impact and positive accomplishments that we as individuals, and a company, make on our Earth. We're proud of the ~20 GWhs of electricity saved by the...
As previously announced, Power TakeOff in partnership with ComEd, was recently awarded the Inspiring Efficiency Award for Innovation by MEEA. Peter, Nate, and Clark attended the Midwest Energy Solutions Conference by MEEA in Chicago to accept the award with our partner ComEd Sr. Program Manager Rick Tonielli. Rick gave an excellent acceptance speech about the impact and benefit the VCx™ Program has had with local small and medium businesses including many schools and local municipalities. You can...