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Combined Heat and Power (CHP), also called “cogeneration”, has been around for more than a century. In parts of Europe and Russia, many central power plants produce both electricity and heat for nearb... READ MORE >

For years, on-site power producers (i.e. solar panel systems) in New York were compensated by utilities for excess electricity they injected into local grids (instead of being used on-site) based on a... READ MORE >

Happening currently, in a galaxy not so far away, is solar energy innovation. While solar energy is an expanding field, its usage is low compared to fossil fuels. Solar accounts for 2% and fossil 60% ... READ MORE >

On behalf of the team at 5, I am pleased to forward our market letter for the third quarter of 2018. In this letter we focus on two topics, (i) the increased interest of large corporate purchasers in ... READ MORE >

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 >

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 >