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Benchmarking: A First Step to Finding Savings

By Luthin Associates
August 6, 2018

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 >
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Factoid: 'Nerds' Breakthrough Cloudy Skies with Bacteria-Powered Solar

By Luthin Associates
August 6, 2018

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 >
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Irving-based 5 Repeats on Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in America

By 5
July 30, 2018

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 >
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Spotlight - Power Purchase Agreement for Major University in NYC

By Luthin Associates
July 18, 2018

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 >
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April 2018 - Quarterly Market Letter

By Jon Moore
April 9, 2018

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 >
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Working Out The Tribbles of On-Site Power Storage

By Luthin Associates
January 10, 2018

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 >
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Beaming Up Best Paybacks at a 271-Year Old Institution

By Luthin Associates
January 10, 2018

Bill Broadhurst has been Princeton University’s energy manager since 2009. During those 8 years, he has handled challenges that range from raising efficiency in buildings built before the American Rev... READ MORE >
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Assimilating Distributed Energy Resources into Competitive Power Markets

By Luthin Associates
January 10, 2018

Imagine a friendly Borg that, instead of forcing assimilation, says, “Come join our Collective, and let us profit together.” That’s essentially what the New York Public Service Commission (NY PSC) is ... READ MORE >
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Factoid: Exploring the Possibility of Solar Energy From the Moon

By Luthin Associates
January 10, 2018

We have often wondered, ‘Does life exist on other planets?’ Although we may not have infinite answers to extraterrestrial life on other planets, one concept that does exist out there is potential ener... READ MORE >
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