Operations, maintenance, and HSE departments face increasing pressure to reduce costs, meet environmental goals, deliver emissions reports, and maintain operational continuity. However, few companies in Mexico have a full-time energy manager.

To address this need, Mexico Energy Partners is launching Virtual Energy Manager, VEM, a subscription service that functions as your outsourced energy management office.

What is Virtual Energy Manager

VEM is an integrated package that combines monitoring, energy efficiency, project development, and ESG support for a fixed monthly fee. Your company gains access to the capabilities of an energy manager and a team of specialists without increasing headcount.

Components of VEM

1. Comprehensive control of energy costs
   The service includes the capabilities of BillGuard & Tarifa, and Planta en Control. This means technical and financial review of bills, continuous monitoring of consumption and energy performance, and monthly reports with a clear pipeline of efficiency projects.

2. Business cases for investment projects
   We develop robust business cases for investments in air compressors, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, efficient lighting, variable speed drives, heat recovery, and other projects. Each case includes internal rate of return, payback period, and sensitivity analysis so management has reliable information when prioritizing investments.

3. Support with suppliers and contractors
   VEM acts as your advisor on the client side. We support the drafting of requests for proposals, evaluate supplier and contractor proposals, and participate in virtual meetings to ensure the solution meets technical and financial objectives.

4. Monitoring of PPAs and solar or battery projects
   When the company already has a PPA or solar system, VEM verifies that generation, availability, and savings meet the stipulated requirements and validates the supplier's billing.

5. Support on ESG and electricity-related carbon footprint
   We prepare reports on emissions associated with electricity consumption (Scope 2) aligned with the requirements of headquarters, customers, or investors, facilitating ESG compliance.

Advantages for your organization

• Access to a specialized team without creating additional positions.

• Integrated view that includes cost, efficiency, projects, contracts, and emissions.

• Faster movement of projects from idea to implementation.

• Better positioning with corporate, banks, and clients by demonstrating professional energy management.

What type of company is ideal for

Virtual Energy Manager is especially suited for industrial groups with multiple plants or for a large single plant that needs to professionalize energy management. It is also an excellent option for companies with formal emissions-reduction commitments that require technical and strategic support.

If your company wants energy to stop being just a cost and become a strategic lever of value, the VEM service from Mexico Energy Partners can be the partner you have been looking for.