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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 >

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 >

Before each winter, many organizations responsible for overseeing North America's power grids release risk assessments. These reports primarily focus on reliability and resiliency, with less emphasis ... READ MORE >

As we approach the end of August, the focus of the summer typically begins to shift towards things like kids returning to school, parents seeking a more normal schedule, the excitement and optimism of... READ MORE >

DALLAS, July 16, 2024 Industry veteran Tracy Hodge joins 5, a leading energy advisory firm in North America, as Senior National Energy Advisor. 5 is pleased to announce that industry veteran Tracy Hod... READ MORE >

ERCOT There are two words that describe the reaction of most commercial clients shopping for electricity in Texas: Sticker Shock. Figure 1 shows how the wholesale price of electricity for calendar yea... READ MORE >

On behalf of the team at 5, I am pleased to forward our May 2024 market letter. In this edition, we discuss several interrelated topics. First, we look at ongoing legal challenges to two new federal e... READ MORE >

On January 30, 2024, the Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a ground-breaking case related to Winter Storm Uri. At the heart of the case is the question of whether the Texas PUC had the autho... READ MORE >

The team at 5 discussed the challenges for ERCOT's power grid, including higher prices and volatility. Increased costs associated with ERCOT's grid management The disassociation of natural gas and ele... READ MORE >