Retail & Big Box

"It's hard to choose an advisor in a field where everyone claims to be an expert and you're not. 5 is the best team I have worked with in a crowded industry. Their customer service is impeccable."

- Michael Klein II, Director, Klein Tools

5 takes a comprehensive approach to reviewing and implementing an energy management strategy that includes procurement, demand-side management, sustainability, and resiliency. In addition to the normal suite of services provided by 5, big-box retail stores have unique energy-related needs and opportunities associated with their operations that require a higher order of expertise. At 5, we assign a team of subject matter experts to help big box retail clients to capitalize on potential opportunities while also limiting their exposure to risk.

Depending on their specific operations and location, big-box retail clients may benefit from the following services:

• Rooftop solar analysis for retail stores
• Budgeting and benchmarking
• Multistate portfolio management
• Strategic hedging with customized product creation
• Energy efficiency review and planning
• Rebate administration
• High meter count portfolio management
• Construction services
• ESG strategy creation, implementation, and marketing


5 helps a wide variety of retail and big-box clients including sellers of home goods, tools, furniture, sporting equipment, clothing, jewelry, electronics, livestock feed, coffee, and more, along with some of the largest indoor and outdoor malls in North America. 5’s retail and big-box client base include many of the most respected international brands, and each client is supported by a team of specialized analysts and advisors with the right combination of technical and operational expertise to offer best-in-class solutions.

When retail and big-box clients work with 5, a robust energy strategy becomes a strategic business advantage.

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