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Brian Hayduk, Eric Bratcher, and Jon Moore, senior members of 5’s team and former executives at energy supply companies offer an inside look at how retail electricity rates are built and what really d... READ MORE >

2026 Energy Price Forecast for Large Commercial & Industrial Users Electricity markets across the United States are heading into 2026 with a combination of accelerating demand growth, constrained supp... READ MORE >

Late last summer, many were shocked by the outcome of PJM’s long-delayed capacity market auction. Most zones cleared at approximately $270/MW-day for the current planning year, which began on June 1, ... READ MORE >

PJM’s latest capacity auction is set to drive up capacity charges starting June 1, 2025 — and the impact could be significant. Join our expert-led webinar to understand what these changes mean for you... READ MORE >

Capacity costs in the PJM Interconnection cleared at unprecedented levels in the latest auction. As shown below in Figure 1, the cost of capacity increased in many parts of PJM by 5x. While this chart... 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 >

On December 9, PJM proposed a series of changes to its capacity rules. These changes are designed to address: (i) the high clearing prices in the 2025/2026 auction, and (ii) the increasing risk of cap... READ MORE >

The team at 5 discussed the critical topic of increased capacity costs in PJM and the financial impact on your organization's budgets. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and action... 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 >