
Industries: All industries
Irving, TX - August 17, 2017
For the second year in a row, the energy advisory firm 5 has been named to the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the nation. Earlier this summer 5 was also recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Top 50 Workplace in America.
“Clients are the ultimate beneficiaries when you are able to build an organization that is attracting the top talent while simultaneously expanding its depth and scope of services through exponential growth,” remarked Jeff Schiefelbein, 5’s Chief Culture Officer.
Written by
5Founded in 2011, 5 comprises a team of energy innovators, commodity traders, analysts, engineers, and former energy supplier executives. Together, they serve a broad array of private and public sector clients throughout the United States and Mexico, providing strategic advice on energy-related matters including procurement, demand-side management, rate optimization, regulatory intervention, benchmarking, bill auditing, RFP management, sustainability planning services, renewable power, and distributed generation. With an eye on growth, 5 has initiated a number of strategic partnerships and acquisitions, including the 2019 acquisition of Luthin Associates. 5 has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S. for five consecutive years. The firm has also received numerous accolades and national awards for its corporate culture, leadership and innovation, including 5 consecutive years as a top 10 Best Company to Work for in Texas according to Texas Monthly Magazine.
LinkedIn
Related news
Nov. 9, 2026
Bring Your Own New Capacity: A New Opportunity for Demand Response
Nov. 9, 2026
New SBTi Rules Could Change What You Pay For RECs
Nov. 4, 2026
5 Acquires Legacy Energy, Expanding Our Reach in PJM and MISO
Oct. 20, 2026
El Niño: What California Energy Buyers Should Know About Energy Prices
Oct. 9, 2026
Winter 2026-27 Outlook for Gas and Power Markets: 5 Things to Know from our Live With 5
Sept. 30, 2026
California’s Electricity Market Is Changing: What Energy Buyers Need to Know About EDAM and Resource Adequacy
Sept. 10, 2026
Buy or Wait? Why Waiting is Also an Energy Buying Strategy
Sept. 10, 2026
New Rules, New Developments: An Update on Data Center Regulation
July 31, 2026
5 Things to Know From Our Webinar "How Data Center Growth is Reshaping Power Markets"
July 24, 2026
Our 8-to-5 Policy
June 29, 2026
Managing Regulatory Risk: How Consumer Power Advocates Helps New York's Largest Nonprofits
June 29, 2026
ERCOT Market 3X-ing Coincident Peak Method, Moving from 4CP to 12CP