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What sets 5 apart from other energy consulting firms? One thing: Better Advice. That better advice comes from the industry veterans who serve as trusted energy advisors to our clients. But it’s not ju... READ MORE >

How does 5 deliver best-in-class energy advice? It starts with the strength of our team and the tools behind them. Our energy advisors are supported by a deep bench of specialists, including engineers... READ MORE >

The hottest topic in energy regulation is the President’s reconciliation bill. As passed by the House, the legislation effectively terminates the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit ... READ MORE >

During the overnight hours of June 12 and 13, Israel conducted the first of several air strikes against targets in Iran. Over the hours and days that followed, multiple counterattacks occurred, awaken... READ MORE >

Managing transmission costs in the ERCOT market by curtailing facility load during one of the four summer peak demand intervals (June through September) used to be relatively straightforward. Operator... READ MORE >

PJM’s latest capacity auction is set to drive up capacity charges starting June 1, 2025 — and the impact could be significant. Join our expert-led webinar to understand what these changes mean for you... READ MORE >

From tariffs and recession risks to renewables and rising demand, this article outlines actionable procurement strategies tailored to today’s evolving energy landscape. Macro Energy Drivers The passin... READ MORE >

Capacity costs in the PJM Interconnection cleared at unprecedented levels in the latest auction. As shown below in Figure 1, the cost of capacity increased in many parts of PJM by 5x. While this chart... READ MORE >

Why didn’t the tomato cross the border? It couldn’t ketchup with the tariff hike. Okay, maybe it’s a bit early for tariff humor. But in all seriousness, the recent tariff announcements have only added... READ MORE >