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Actions to Take Today: Navigating Volatility in U.S. Energy Markets

May 9, 2025 by 5

From tariffs and recession risks to renewables and rising demand, this article outlines actionable procurement...

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What a 5X Increase in PJM Capacity Costs Means For Your Electric Bill

Apr 28, 2025 by 5

Capacity costs in the PJM Interconnection cleared at unprecedented levels in the latest auction. As shown below in...

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2025 Coincidental Peak Alerts

Apr 25, 2025 by 5

The official kick-off to summer is almost here. The beginning of summer is also when many regional power grids start...

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Locking in Energy Rates Now Could Benefit Your Business

Apr 25, 2025 by 5

Why didn’t the tomato cross the border? It couldn’t ketchup with the tariff hike. Okay, maybe it’s a bit early for...

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Webinar Recording: Upstate New York Energy Markets - April 8, 2025

Apr 8, 2025 by 5

The team at 5 discussed how winter’s colder temperatures have significantly affected energy prices and market...

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WINTER POWER OUTLOOK: RELIABILITY & RISK ASSESSMENTS ACROSS KEY MARKETS

Jan 14, 2025 by 5

Before each winter, many organizations responsible for overseeing North America's power grids release risk...

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CO-LOCATION OF DATA CENTERS AND POWER PLANTS: THE REGULATORY CROSSROADS

Jan 14, 2025 by 5

Many of the largest data center owners (e.g. Google, Microsoft, and Amazon) are exploring the co-location of data...

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Barriers to a real Nuclear Power Renaissance

Jan 14, 2025 by 5

Did you get the Simpson’s Nuclear Power Plant play set with the Homer Simpson action figure for Christmas? No? You...

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UNDERSTANDING PJM'S CAPACITY RULE CHANGES: IMPLICATIONS FOR AUCTION PRICES AND GRID RELIABILITY

Jan 14, 2025 by 5

On December 9, PJM proposed a series of changes to its capacity rules. These changes are designed to address: (i) the...

The Irving Convention Center represents the future of meetings and events space complete with unique architecture, vertical design and interior finishes that create a new niche in the marketplace. By partnering with the team at 5, the client drastically reduced energy costs on their supply agreement, securing 50% of the load through a renewable energy purchase, while also uncovering new funding sources for an energy efficiency project and cutting additional demand side costs.

Life at 5 - Taylor Duncan

Taylor Duncan, Northeast Business Leader, shares her experience as a business leader and a mother and how 5 provides her with the room to excel in both areas simultaneously.