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The state of New York has been aggressive in its attempts to de-carbonize the state’s economy. Its goal is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 relative to levels in 1990. Ev... READ MORE >

Usually, hot summer weather starts to take hold in Texas during the month of June. In most years, the temperature climbs steadily throughout that month with average temperatures at the end of June abo... READ MORE >

Consequences of Increased State Regulations of Wholesale Energy State Renewable Portfolio Standards and other renewable power regulations increase the cost of electricity and creates budget uncertaint... READ MORE >

On behalf of the team at 5, I am pleased to forward our market letter for the second quarter of 2019. The beach is a great place to find some wind and not just to fly a kite. In fact, many Northeaster... READ MORE >

Irving, TX - June 27, 2019 Responding to the growth of the Luthin Associates brand and meeting the complex needs of clients throughout the New York Tri-state area, 5 has expanded its staff with the ad... READ MORE >

As battery power storage pricing drops, new installation goals and incentive programs are emerging. New York State is pushing for 1.5 gigawatts (GW = 1000 MW) of storage capacity by 2025, and 3 GW by ... READ MORE >

Cities and states are moving ahead to fill the void left by federal inaction on global warming. On April 18, 2019, New York City’s government approved a Climate Mobilization Act designed to deepen and... READ MORE >

2020 may be the year of the electric vehicle (EV). Dozens of new models are available, and major car manufacturers are jumping on the EV bandwagon. As the power grid becomes cleaner, fossil-fueled tra... READ MORE >

As estimated by NYSERDA’s Environmental Disclosure Label data for NY State, alternative sources of energy are on the rise. Comparing 2014 data to that available in 2017, hydroelectric sources went fro... READ MORE >