About Us

Built by a supermarket refrigeration controls technician.

MarketZero Energy Management exists to bridge the gap between what’s happening on your racks every day and the energy, maintenance, and compliance outcomes your business actually needs. We speak technician, we speak facilities, and we translate that into clear actions and measurable results.

MarketZero was founded by a refrigeration controls technician who spent years troubleshooting racks, tuning EMS setpoints, and sitting in the middle of conversations between store teams, contractors, utilities, and corporate facilities.

Over time, one pattern became obvious: supermarkets were leaving real money on the table — not because they didn’t care about energy or compliance, but because no one had the time or visibility to connect all the pieces.

MarketZero was created to solve that problem. We plug into your existing equipment and vendors, then:

  • Find and implement the highest-ROI optimization opportunities first.
  • Keep contractors accountable to scopes, outcomes, and compliance requirements.
  • Protect product quality and store operations while we hunt for savings and risk reduction.
Explore our services Book a strategy call We typically start with a single rack or pilot group, then scale from there.

How we work with your team and your vendors.

MarketZero doesn’t replace your facilities team or your refrigeration contractors — we support them. We plug into your existing structure and make it easier for everyone to do the right thing for the racks, the stores, and the bottom line.

Every organization is set up a little differently, but the pattern is usually the same: operations is busy running stores, facilities is busy putting out fires, and contractors are busy keeping equipment running. No one has the time to zoom out and continuously optimize.

That’s where we fit. We operate as an ongoing layer of refrigeration and energy expertise that:

Who we collaborate with
  • Facilities & energy teams — to prioritize projects, track results, and avoid surprises.
  • Store and ops leaders — to protect product quality and minimize disruption.
  • Refrigeration contractors — to align scopes, verify repairs, and close compliance loops.
  • Utilities & EMS vendors — to leverage rebates and make sure systems are configured correctly.

We’re transparent about what we’re seeing and why we recommend certain changes, so your team and vendors can stay aligned instead of feeling second-guessed.

See how our services plug into your structure Talk through your current setup
1

Assess your racks, portfolio, and current practices

We start by reviewing EMS data, recent service history, and any “problem stores” you already know about. If needed, we coordinate with your contractors for site walks or photos.

Output: baseline energy & maintenance picture, red-flag issues, and initial opportunity list.
2

Align with your team and vendors on priorities

We meet with facilities, operations, and key contractors to agree on what to tackle first — from quick EMS setpoint fixes to higher-ROI projects like doors on cases or VFDs.

Output: ranked optimization roadmap with clear owners and expected savings.
3

Optimize, verify, and monitor over time

We help implement changes through your contractors and EMS teams, verify results, and continue to tune strategies as conditions, pricing, and regulations evolve.

Output: sustained energy savings, fewer nuisance calls, and better compliance with EPA/CARB and health departments.

The principles that guide how we work.

Every recommendation we make, every quote we review, and every control change we suggest is filtered through a simple set of principles: protect product, protect people’s time, and protect the long-term health of your refrigeration assets.

Principle 01

Technician-first mindset

We think like the people who actually service and commission your equipment. Changes have to be realistic, clearly documented, and supportable in the field.

Result: Strategies your contractors and internal teams can actually live with.
Principle 02

Data-backed decisions

We lean on EMS trends, utility data, and service history — not gut feel or one-off site visits — to decide where to focus and how to measure success.

Result: Clear before/after comparisons and confidence in your ROI.
Principle 03

Vendor-neutral guidance

We don’t sell equipment or controls. That means we can push back on unnecessary projects and prioritize the work that truly benefits your stores.

Result: Fewer “shiny object” projects and more high-impact upgrades.
Principle 04

Food-safety and compliance obsessed

Energy savings never come at the expense of product quality or regulatory requirements. Case temps, health department expectations, and EPA/CARB rules are non-negotiable.

Result: Lower bills with fewer product issues and fewer regulator conversations.
Principle 05

Radical transparency

We’re clear about what we’re seeing, what we recommend, and why — including when the right call is to do nothing or to finish existing work before adding more.

Result: Trust between corporate, stores, and contractors instead of finger-pointing.
Principle 06

Long-term asset health

We look beyond this month’s bill. Good optimization should also mean fewer nuisance trips, longer equipment life, and fewer “surprise” capital requests.

Result: A refrigeration portfolio that’s cheaper to run and easier to budget for.
Interested in how these principles would apply to your stores? Book a strategy call.

What’s the best next step for your team?

Whether you’re just starting to look at rack optimization and contractor oversight, or you already have initiatives underway, MarketZero can plug into what you’re doing and help you move faster with more clarity.

If the idea of lower energy bills, fewer nuisance calls, and fewer compliance surprises resonates with you, the easiest place to start is a conversation about one store, one rack, or one region.

From there, we can determine whether a focused optimization project, contractor management support, or a broader multi-site program makes the most sense.

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