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While monthly energy use data is essential for benchmarking, interval data (e.g., usage in 15-minute or hourly periods) provides a wealth of additional insights on how a facility uses energy. For many... READ MORE >

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program was created and is maintained by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a private non-governmental organization. While a step toward ... READ MORE >

Benchmarking shows a building’s relative energy efficiency compared to its past usage, and similar facilities in the same geographic area. Such comparisons may help a building manager grasp potential ... READ MORE >

Solar power is a renewable choice that many of our clients have embraced as part of a slew of solutions to lower their carbon footprint. However, what happens when it’s cloudy outside, and the sun doe... READ MORE >

Irving, TX - July 30, 2018 Inc. Magazine has named Irving-based energy advisory firm 5 to its prestigious list of “Best Places to Work” in America for the second year in a row. The annual, highly sele... READ MORE >

Luthin Associates was involved in negotiating a Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA) that helped a well-established New York City University build the largest solar system installed in New York City. The ... READ MORE >

On behalf of the team at 5, I am pleased to forward our market letter for the second quarter of 2018. It was a record quarter for significant market and regulatory developments. To keep this letter a ... READ MORE >

On behalf of the team at 5, I am pleased to forward our market letter for the first quarter of 2018. This letter focuses on a change taking place in the energy market and its impact on our clients. Hi... READ MORE >

On-site battery power storage is a hot new energy option, but it does not come trouble-free. As Captain Kirk learned in Star Trek’s “Troubles with Tribbles” episode, some problems are easier to solve ... READ MORE >