Property Management Portfolios

“I really enjoy working with everyone at 5. They make things visible that previously weren’t, and once they are visible, they’re also pretty easy to address. We appreciate all that you do!”
– Kelli Water, Senior Vice President - Asset Management, Partners Capital.

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Energy advice and strategy for property management portfolios

Managing energy across properties means keeping track of different contracts, utility accounts, occupancy levels, and lease responsibilities. Your team needs accurate cost information to prepare budgets, answer owner and tenant questions, and plan purchasing decisions.

5 reviews energy usage, bills, and agreements across your portfolio. We help coordinate procurement, address utility billing issues, and evaluate tenant electricity calculations, efficiency opportunities, and applicable building compliance needs.

How we help

  • Energy procurement: Review each property’s usage and existing agreements to recommend purchasing timing, pricing structures, and contract terms.

  • Contract flexibility: Evaluate provisions that account for changes in usage and other operating needs.

  • Utility bills and rates: Check charges and rate classifications and work with utilities and suppliers to resolve identified issues.

  • Tenant electricity calculations: Assist with electricity gross-up calculations using specified occupancy assumptions, subject to applicable lease provisions.

  • Budgeting and usage analysis: Prepare energy budgets and compare consumption across properties to identify patterns that need further review.

  • Peak demand and demand response: Assess opportunities to manage demand-related costs and participate in programs based on each building’s capabilities.

  • Sustainability and compliance: Support ESG strategy development and implementation, along with applicable local law compliance needs.

Services depend on each property’s location, utility arrangements, lease provisions, and operating requirements.