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I am pleased to forward 5’s second quarter overview of the energy market. Weather was our key issue in Q1. This quarter we focus on demand response, another trend which can be linked, in part, to the ... READ MORE >

I am pleased to forward 5’s first quarter overview of the energy market. In some quarters we struggle to select the key energy issue or issues to be discussed. In Q1 2014, the choice was an easy one. ... READ MORE >

Mel Brooks’ 2000-year old man used torches in his cave, but today’s lighting is a tad more sophisticated, having gone through half a dozen stages, each producing more light out of less energy i.e., ef... READ MORE >

I am pleased to forward 5’s 2013 fourth quarter overview of the energy market. Before discussing the energy market, I would like to take a moment to thank our many clients and partners for their suppo... READ MORE >

I am pleased to forward 5’s 2013 third quarter overview of the energy market. This quarter’s letter is divided into two sections. In the first, we focus on an important issue facing the retail market ... READ MORE >

For decades, R&D firms have been striving to bring down the cost of large-scale batteries to be cost-effective for utility-scale power storage. Units have already been installed at a handful of US uti... READ MORE >

I am pleased to forward 5’s 2013 second quarter overview of the energy market. Like the prior letters, this note covers some notable trends and developments over the past quarter. Let me start with a ... READ MORE >

The home run trot is one of the iconic moments of a baseball game. While an energy audit is not as dramatic, the end result can put building managers in a similar position as the slugger who reaps the... READ MORE >

When it comes to energy-related information, utility bills barely scratch the surface. Using them to understand where your budget is going is a bit like trying to read the scoreboard for a sport you d... READ MORE >