Energy procurement and management for medical offices and outpatient facilities

Understand your energy costs, resolve billing issues, and evaluate purchasing options across locations.

Energy responsibilities can vary from one outpatient location to another. Different equipment, operating hours, and utility arrangements make it difficult to compare costs and decide what needs attention. 5 reviews contracts, bills, and usage data to help your team identify issues and make informed purchasing and efficiency decisions.

How we help

• Energy purchasing: Evaluate electricity and natural gas contract timing, pricing structures, and supplier options.

• Utility rate and bill review: Check charges and rate classifications, identify discrepancies, and work with utilities and suppliers to address them.

• Budgeting: Build energy budgets around usage history and contracted costs.

• Usage analysis: Compare energy use across meters and locations to identify patterns that warrant further review.

• Renewable energy options: Help evaluate renewable energy credits and renewable electricity contracts.

Frequently asked questions

What does 5 review before recommending an energy contract?

5 reviews usage data, current contract terms, utility invoices, and operating schedules. That information helps inform purchasing recommendations.

Can 5 help resolve utility billing errors?

Yes. 5 reviews rates and charges and works with utilities and suppliers to address identified issues. Its published examples include a healthcare provider billed at an outdated contract rate.

Can 5 compare energy use across our locations?

Yes. 5 provides benchmarking to compare usage across meters and locations. The analysis can help identify unusual patterns and areas to investigate for efficiency improvements.

Does 5 help with sustainability goals?

Yes. 5 helps clients evaluate renewable purchasing options based on their electricity needs, location, and sustainability goals.