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The US Department of Energy (DOE) defines a microgrid as “a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllab... READ MORE >

On behalf of the entire team at 5, I am pleased to forward our market letter for the second quarter of 2016. Q2 marks the end of a long period of relatively flat and/or decreasing electricity and natu... READ MORE >

A large data center purchased and renovated a building. They planned on expanding the facility in the future and asked the utility to provide an electric service capable of supplying 6 MW. The utility... READ MORE >

A major university approached Luthin Associates to develop a plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% over a ten-year period. Luthin worked directly with facilities, financial services, stud... READ MORE >

Irving, TX - May 5, 2016 J. Stuart Ryan recently joined 5 as an advisor and investor in the firm. Mr. Ryan has a long and distinguished career in the global energy industry, including time at The AES ... READ MORE >

After conducting a benchmarking study for a chain of hardware stores, 5 found that one of the client’s locations used considerably more energy per square foot than any of their other stores. 5 partner... READ MORE >

5 conducted a benchmarking analysis for a national chain of quick-serve restaurants. The goal of the study was to understand how electricity consumption varied across four distinct designs currently b... READ MORE >

I am pleased to forward the first issue of Volume 5 of 5’s Quarterly Market Letter. The energy market remained relatively flat in Q1 and continues to trade at or near historically low levels. The char... READ MORE >

Irving, TX - March 29, 2016 Tonight Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas SHRM and Best Companies Group held their 2016 Best Companies to Work for in Texas awards ceremony. The... READ MORE >