Energy advice and strategy for religious organizations

Plan energy expenses, evaluate building improvements, and coordinate service across your facilities.

Worship services, community programs, classes, and overnight activities can create different energy needs across your buildings. Planning those expenses means accounting for operating schedules, seasonal usage, and maintenance or expansion projects.

5 reviews your energy usage, bills, and contracts to recommend purchasing strategies and prepare budgets. We also help evaluate efficiency projects, financing options, and available rebates so your team can make informed decisions about facility spending.

How we help

• Energy purchasing and budgeting: Review electricity and natural gas agreements and prepare budgets based on usage history, contract terms, and expected operating changes.

• Efficiency review and planning: Identify opportunities for further assessment and help prioritize improvements based on facility needs and project economics.

• Project financing and rebates: Help evaluate financing options and assist with rebate processing for eligible projects.

• Facility portfolio management: Coordinate energy planning as your organization adds locations or changes how buildings are used.

• Construction and service coordination: Work with utilities and project teams to plan energy service for new facilities and assist with move-in and move-out requests.

• Tax rebate review: Help identify potential energy-related tax rebates and the requirements for pursuing them.

• Sustainability: Help develop, implement, and communicate a sustainability strategy that reflects your organization’s goals.

Frequently asked questions

What types of religious organizations does 5 serve?

5 works with individual churches, dioceses, organizations with multiple campuses, faith-based charities, seminaries, retreat centers, camps, and organizational headquarters.

Can 5 help us prepare an energy budget?

Yes. 5 reviews historical consumption and current or upcoming energy agreements. Budgets account for contract terms, seasonal usage, and anticipated changes in operations.

Can 5 help us evaluate energy efficiency projects?

Yes. 5 provides efficiency review and planning, along with support for project financing and rebate processing. This helps your team assess proposed improvements and funding options.

Can 5 help when we add or leave a facility?

Yes. 5 supports portfolio management as facilities change and assists with energy service transactions for move-ins and move-outs. For construction projects, 5 coordinates with utilities and project teams to plan service.

Can 5 help review potential tax rebates?

Yes. Tax rebate support is part of 5’s services for religious organizations. Eligibility and documentation requirements depend on the location, utility arrangements, and applicable rules.