Energy procurement and management for professional and corporate offices

Understand your energy costs, plan purchases, and resolve utility billing issues across your offices.

Changes in occupancy, working hours, and office space can affect energy needs. Existing contracts and budgets may need to be reviewed as those needs change. 5 helps your team understand usage, evaluate purchasing options, and address utility costs based on how your offices operate.

How we help

• Energy contracts: Evaluate pricing structures and contract provisions, including flexibility for changing needs.

• Utility rates: Review rate classifications and charges and address identified issues with utilities and suppliers.

• Peak demand management: Evaluate opportunities to reduce consumption during periods that affect demand-related costs.

• Demand response: Assess program suitability, operating requirements, and potential service providers.

• Sustainability: Evaluate renewable purchasing options and support ESG planning.

• Building compliance: Assist with applicable regulations and local law requirements.

Frequently asked questions

How does 5 choose an energy purchasing approach for an office?

5 considers the building’s usage patterns, weather sensitivity, existing agreements, and operating needs when evaluating contract options.

Can 5 help reduce demand-related costs?

5 evaluates opportunities to reduce demand during relevant peak periods. Recommendations depend on the building’s operations and applicable utility or market rules.

Can an office participate in demand response?

Participation depends on program requirements and the facility’s ability to adjust electricity use or use eligible generation. 5 evaluates those options with facilities and operations teams.

Can 5 help us evaluate renewable energy options?

Yes. 5 helps clients assess renewable energy credits, renewable retail contracts, and solar opportunities.