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The New Challenges of Managing 4CP

By 5
June 25, 2025

Widespread curtailment, battery storage, and shifting peak hours are reshaping ERCOT’s 4CP landscape. Get up to speed on what’s behind the volatility. READ MORE >

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Webinar Recording: PJM's Unprecedented Capacity Costs Are Here...Now What?

By 5
May 21, 2025

PJM’s latest capacity auction will increase charges starting June 1, 2025. Watch our on-demand webinar to learn what this could mean for your business.. READ MORE >

4 min read

What a 5X Increase in PJM Capacity Costs Means For Your Electric Bill

By 5
April 28, 2025

PJM’s latest auction triggered a major rise in capacity costs. Find out what it means for your electric bill—and how to protect your bottom line. READ MORE >

4 min read

2025 Coincidental Peak Alerts

By 5
April 25, 2025

5 discusses coincidental peak season and provides the option to opt-in to 2024 CP alerts READ MORE >

3 min read

Locking in Energy Rates Now Could Benefit Your Business

By 5
April 25, 2025

Tariffs are disrupting energy markets. Now may be a smart time for electricity buyers to lock in lower rates before prices rise again. READ MORE >

7 min read

WINTER POWER OUTLOOK: RELIABILITY & RISK ASSESSMENTS ACROSS KEY MARKETS

By 5
January 14, 2025

5 discusses the different kinds of GHG emissions an organization creates through its operations and across its value chain. READ MORE >

2 min read

UNDERSTANDING PJM'S CAPACITY RULE CHANGES: IMPLICATIONS FOR AUCTION PRICES AND GRID RELIABILITY

By 5
January 14, 2025

5 discusses PJM’s capacity prices beyond May 2025. READ MORE >

5 min read

BARRIERS TO A REAL NUCLEAR POWER RENAISSANCE

By 5
October 22, 2024

5 discusses the different kinds of GHG emissions an organization creates through its operations and across its value chain. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: PJM Capacity Auction Results and Their Impact to Your Budget Webinar

By 5
September 26, 2024

The team at 5 discussed into the critical topic of increased capacity costs in PJM and the financial impact to your organization's budgets. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and a... READ MORE >

4 min read

SUMMER 2024 MARKET REVIEW

By 5
August 29, 2024

5 discusses the different kinds of GHG emissions an organization creates through its operations and across its value chain. READ MORE >

6 min read

Big News in PJM's Latest Capacity Auction

By 5
August 1, 2024

5 discusses PJM’s capacity prices beyond May 2025. READ MORE >

2 min read

Energy Industry Expert Tracy Hodge Joins 5 as Senior National Energy Advisor

By 5
July 29, 2024

Tracy Hodge brings nearly two decades of experience in the energy industry to 5, aiming to optimize energy spend and efficiency for commercial clients across North America. READ MORE >

4 min read

Electricity Market Update

By 5
June 26, 2024

5 discusses the different kinds of GHG emissions an organization creates through its operations and across its value chain. READ MORE >

5 min read

Understanding RECs in New York 2024

By 5
June 20, 2024

New York has a standard by which certain qualifying renewable generation assets are awarded one Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) for each MWh of electricity delivered to the grid. READ MORE >

4 min read

Coincidental Peak Alerts 2024

By 5
May 14, 2024

5 discusses coincidental peak season and provides the option to opt-in to 2024 CP alerts READ MORE >

11 min read

May 2024 - Energy Market Letter

By Jon Moore
May 14, 2024

5 discusses the energy transition and how to plan for its increased regulatory risk, which should be a key component of your energy management strategy. READ MORE >

2 min read

The Texas Supreme Court and Winter Storm Uri

By 5
February 22, 2024

5 talks about the new ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service (ECRS). Learn how this new charge will impact ERCOT customers and how it will be calculated on their invoices. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Earning Energy Revenue to Fund Efficiency & Compliance Projects in New York Feb 2024

By 5
February 2, 2024

The team at 5, Voltus and Harris Eisenhardt, Market Designer at NYISO discuss how energy users are leveraging their distributed energy resources in new and innovative ways to earn energy revenue to fu... READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: ERCOT'S Growing Pains, December 2023

By 5
December 11, 2023

The team at 5 discusses the challenges for ERCOT's power grid, including higher prices and volatility. READ MORE >

2 min read

NY's Peaking Plant Problem

By 5
November 28, 2023

Learn about the New York Peaker Rule and its impact on the reliability of the power system. Discover why the retirement of peaker plants has been postponed and how it affects future capacity and energ... READ MORE >

4 min read

PJM's Capacity Market Dilemma

By 5
November 28, 2023

The winter of 2022/2023 was relatively mild, but Winter Storm Elliott highlighted the vulnerability of PJM's electricity grid. Read more about the challenges and uncertainties ahead. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Eastern Region - Winter Energy Prep, November 2023

By 5
November 1, 2023

The team at 5 discusses what is driving the energy markets in OH, PA, MD, NJ, and DC and what customers can do to best manage energy costs ahead of this winter READ MORE >

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Webinar Recording: Upstate New York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion, October 2023

By 5
October 26, 2023

The team at 5 examined the latest regulatory news affecting Upstate New York energy clients. READ MORE >

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ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service

By 5
September 19, 2023

5 talks about the new ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service (ECRS). Learn how this new charge will impact ERCOT customers and how it will be calculated on their invoices. READ MORE >

14 min read

September 2023 - Energy Market Letter

By Jon Moore
September 18, 2023

5 discusses the energy transition and how to plan for its increased regulatory risk, which should be a key component of your energy management strategy. READ MORE >

4 min read

Choosing the Best Term Length for Your Electricity Contract

By 5
September 18, 2023

5 discusses choosing the right term length for your business electricity contract. Learn more! READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Downstate New York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion, August 2023

By 5
August 30, 2023

The team at 5 examined the latest regulatory news affecting Downstate New York energy clients. READ MORE >

Webinar Recording: Upstate New York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion, July 2023

By 5
August 1, 2023

The team at 5 examined the latest regulatory news affecting Upstate New York energy clients. READ MORE >

4 min read

New York: a Capacity Problem with no Solution

By 5
July 18, 2023

5 discusses New York's energy cost components, with the two largest being energy and capacity READ MORE >

4 min read

Mid-Summer Market Update: ERCOT, PJM & NYISO

By 5
July 17, 2023

5 provides a mid-summer CP market update for ERCOT, PJM & NYISO READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: ERCOT - This Summer and Beyond Strategy

By 5
June 2, 2023

5 team discuss 4CP demand management opportunities for this summer, short and long-term changes to the ERCOT market based on the current legislative session, changes in market prices since Winter Stor... READ MORE >

4 min read

Coincidental Peak Alerts 2024

By 5
May 22, 2023

5 discusses coincidental peak season and provides the option to opt-in to 2023 CP alerts READ MORE >

3 min read

Summer Reserve Margin Forecasts

By 5
May 22, 2023

5 talks about the ERCOT’s 2023 SARA Report detailing market conditions as they exist going into the summer. READ MORE >

Webinar Recording: Upstate NEW York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion

By 5
April 27, 2023

5 discusses the energy market in Upstate NY covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

2 min read

Texas Court Invalidates PUC's Decision on Winter Storm Uri Electricity Prices

By 5
April 17, 2023

5 talks about the ERCOT’s Uri ruling decision READ MORE >

3 min read

The Good News and Bad News for Capacity in PJM

By 5
April 12, 2023

5 discusses the good and bad news for capacity in PJM READ MORE >

2 min read

Ohio Utility Rate Increases

By 5
March 14, 2023

5 discusses Ohio utility rate increases READ MORE >

4 min read

Con Edison On-Site Solar Incentives

By 5
March 3, 2023

5 discusses the incentives of Con Edison's on-site solar program. READ MORE >

3 min read

Lubbock All Set for Electricity Deregulation

By 5
March 2, 2023

Lubbock, Texas is ready for electricity deregulation. READ MORE >

2 min read

Con Edison Joint Proposal

By 5
February 28, 2023

5 discusses the Joint Proposal in Con Edison that could set new rates for 2023, 2024 and 2025 READ MORE >

12 min read

February 2023 - Energy Market Letter

By Jon Moore
February 22, 2023

5 focuses on the recent fall in natural gas prices, the 188th Congress and the potential impact of the election on energy policy, and how the electricity grid held up during the February cold snap. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Upstate New York Regulatory and Markets Discussion

By 5
February 2, 2023

5 discusses the energy market in Upstate New York covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: ERCOT Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion

By 5
December 9, 2022

5 discusses the energy market in ERCOT covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

Webinar Recording: PJM Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion

By 5
December 9, 2022

5 discusses the energy market in PJM covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Downstate New York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion

By 5
December 2, 2022

5 discusses the energy market in Downstate New York covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

3 min read

How LNG Prices in Boston Affect New York

By 5
November 29, 2022

5 discusses the connection between New York and New England's energy prices. READ MORE >

3 min read

Big Wind Plans for NJ and PJM

By 5
November 28, 2022

5 talks about big wind plans for NJ and PJM READ MORE >

2 min read

ERCOT’s New Winter-Only Ancillary Service

By 5
November 28, 2022

5 talks about the ERCOT’s new winter-only ancillary service. READ MORE >

4 min read

Community Solar in New York State

By 5
November 28, 2022

5 discusses community solar in New York State. READ MORE >

2 min read

Lubbock: Deregulation 101

By 5
November 17, 2022

Lubbock, get an overview of the different entities in a deregulated market READ MORE >

10 min read

November 2022 - Energy Market Letter

By Jon Moore
November 2, 2022

5 focuses on the the Mid-Term Elections and how the results could impact energy policy. READ MORE >

3 min read

Big Risks this Winter

By 5
September 29, 2022

5 discusses the big risks looming over this coming winter season. READ MORE >

2 min read

5CP and Summer Recap

By 5
September 29, 2022

5 recaps the 5CP (coincidental peak) 2022 season in PJM. READ MORE >

3 min read

Is Texas the New California?

By 5
September 29, 2022

5 talks about the solar capacity in Texas and California. READ MORE >

2 min read

A Not-So-Hot Summer

By 5
August 31, 2022

5 recaps 2022 ICAP management season for NYISO. READ MORE >

3 min read

Transmission Costs Continue to Rise

By 5
August 31, 2022

Like last year, most customer classes across the four utilities should expect significant rate increases in September. READ MORE >

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3 min read

The New Challenges of Managing 4CP

By 5
June 25, 2025

Widespread curtailment, battery storage, and shifting peak hours are reshaping ERCOT’s 4CP landscape. Get up to speed on what’s behind the volatility. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: PJM's Unprecedented Capacity Costs Are Here...Now What?

By 5
May 21, 2025

PJM’s latest capacity auction will increase charges starting June 1, 2025. Watch our on-demand webinar to learn what this could mean for your business.. READ MORE >

4 min read

What a 5X Increase in PJM Capacity Costs Means For Your Electric Bill

By 5
April 28, 2025

PJM’s latest auction triggered a major rise in capacity costs. Find out what it means for your electric bill—and how to protect your bottom line. READ MORE >

4 min read

2025 Coincidental Peak Alerts

By 5
April 25, 2025

5 discusses coincidental peak season and provides the option to opt-in to 2024 CP alerts READ MORE >

3 min read

Locking in Energy Rates Now Could Benefit Your Business

By 5
April 25, 2025

Tariffs are disrupting energy markets. Now may be a smart time for electricity buyers to lock in lower rates before prices rise again. READ MORE >

7 min read

WINTER POWER OUTLOOK: RELIABILITY & RISK ASSESSMENTS ACROSS KEY MARKETS

By 5
January 14, 2025

5 discusses the different kinds of GHG emissions an organization creates through its operations and across its value chain. READ MORE >

2 min read

UNDERSTANDING PJM'S CAPACITY RULE CHANGES: IMPLICATIONS FOR AUCTION PRICES AND GRID RELIABILITY

By 5
January 14, 2025

5 discusses PJM’s capacity prices beyond May 2025. READ MORE >

5 min read

BARRIERS TO A REAL NUCLEAR POWER RENAISSANCE

By 5
October 22, 2024

5 discusses the different kinds of GHG emissions an organization creates through its operations and across its value chain. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: PJM Capacity Auction Results and Their Impact to Your Budget Webinar

By 5
September 26, 2024

4 min read

SUMMER 2024 MARKET REVIEW

By 5
August 29, 2024

5 discusses the different kinds of GHG emissions an organization creates through its operations and across its value chain. READ MORE >

6 min read

Big News in PJM's Latest Capacity Auction

By 5
August 1, 2024

5 discusses PJM’s capacity prices beyond May 2025. READ MORE >

2 min read

Energy Industry Expert Tracy Hodge Joins 5 as Senior National Energy Advisor

By 5
July 29, 2024

Tracy Hodge brings nearly two decades of experience in the energy industry to 5, aiming to optimize energy spend and efficiency for commercial clients across North America. READ MORE >

4 min read

Electricity Market Update

By 5
June 26, 2024

5 discusses the different kinds of GHG emissions an organization creates through its operations and across its value chain. READ MORE >

5 min read

Understanding RECs in New York 2024

By 5
June 20, 2024

New York has a standard by which certain qualifying renewable generation assets are awarded one Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) for each MWh of electricity delivered to the grid. READ MORE >

4 min read

Coincidental Peak Alerts 2024

By 5
May 14, 2024

5 discusses coincidental peak season and provides the option to opt-in to 2024 CP alerts READ MORE >

11 min read

May 2024 - Energy Market Letter

By Jon Moore
May 14, 2024

5 discusses the energy transition and how to plan for its increased regulatory risk, which should be a key component of your energy management strategy. READ MORE >

2 min read

The Texas Supreme Court and Winter Storm Uri

By 5
February 22, 2024

5 talks about the new ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service (ECRS). Learn how this new charge will impact ERCOT customers and how it will be calculated on their invoices. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Earning Energy Revenue to Fund Efficiency & Compliance Projects in New York Feb 2024

By 5
February 2, 2024

1 min read

Webinar Recording: ERCOT'S Growing Pains, December 2023

By 5
December 11, 2023

The team at 5 discusses the challenges for ERCOT's power grid, including higher prices and volatility. READ MORE >

2 min read

NY's Peaking Plant Problem

By 5
November 28, 2023

4 min read

PJM's Capacity Market Dilemma

By 5
November 28, 2023

The winter of 2022/2023 was relatively mild, but Winter Storm Elliott highlighted the vulnerability of PJM's electricity grid. Read more about the challenges and uncertainties ahead. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Eastern Region - Winter Energy Prep, November 2023

By 5
November 1, 2023

The team at 5 discusses what is driving the energy markets in OH, PA, MD, NJ, and DC and what customers can do to best manage energy costs ahead of this winter READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Upstate New York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion, October 2023

By 5
October 26, 2023

The team at 5 examined the latest regulatory news affecting Upstate New York energy clients. READ MORE >

3 min read

ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service

By 5
September 19, 2023

5 talks about the new ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service (ECRS). Learn how this new charge will impact ERCOT customers and how it will be calculated on their invoices. READ MORE >

14 min read

September 2023 - Energy Market Letter

By Jon Moore
September 18, 2023

5 discusses the energy transition and how to plan for its increased regulatory risk, which should be a key component of your energy management strategy. READ MORE >

4 min read

Choosing the Best Term Length for Your Electricity Contract

By 5
September 18, 2023

5 discusses choosing the right term length for your business electricity contract. Learn more! READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Downstate New York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion, August 2023

By 5
August 30, 2023

The team at 5 examined the latest regulatory news affecting Downstate New York energy clients. READ MORE >

Webinar Recording: Upstate New York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion, July 2023

By 5
August 1, 2023

The team at 5 examined the latest regulatory news affecting Upstate New York energy clients. READ MORE >

4 min read

New York: a Capacity Problem with no Solution

By 5
July 18, 2023

5 discusses New York's energy cost components, with the two largest being energy and capacity READ MORE >

4 min read

Mid-Summer Market Update: ERCOT, PJM & NYISO

By 5
July 17, 2023

5 provides a mid-summer CP market update for ERCOT, PJM & NYISO READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: ERCOT - This Summer and Beyond Strategy

By 5
June 2, 2023

4 min read

Coincidental Peak Alerts 2024

By 5
May 22, 2023

5 discusses coincidental peak season and provides the option to opt-in to 2023 CP alerts READ MORE >

3 min read

Summer Reserve Margin Forecasts

By 5
May 22, 2023

5 talks about the ERCOT’s 2023 SARA Report detailing market conditions as they exist going into the summer. READ MORE >

Webinar Recording: Upstate NEW York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion

By 5
April 27, 2023

5 discusses the energy market in Upstate NY covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

2 min read

Texas Court Invalidates PUC's Decision on Winter Storm Uri Electricity Prices

By 5
April 17, 2023

5 talks about the ERCOT’s Uri ruling decision READ MORE >

3 min read

The Good News and Bad News for Capacity in PJM

By 5
April 12, 2023

5 discusses the good and bad news for capacity in PJM READ MORE >

2 min read

Ohio Utility Rate Increases

By 5
March 14, 2023

5 discusses Ohio utility rate increases READ MORE >

4 min read

Con Edison On-Site Solar Incentives

By 5
March 3, 2023

5 discusses the incentives of Con Edison's on-site solar program. READ MORE >

3 min read

Lubbock All Set for Electricity Deregulation

By 5
March 2, 2023

Lubbock, Texas is ready for electricity deregulation. READ MORE >

2 min read

Con Edison Joint Proposal

By 5
February 28, 2023

5 discusses the Joint Proposal in Con Edison that could set new rates for 2023, 2024 and 2025 READ MORE >

12 min read

February 2023 - Energy Market Letter

By Jon Moore
February 22, 2023

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Upstate New York Regulatory and Markets Discussion

By 5
February 2, 2023

5 discusses the energy market in Upstate New York covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: ERCOT Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion

By 5
December 9, 2022

5 discusses the energy market in ERCOT covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

Webinar Recording: PJM Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion

By 5
December 9, 2022

5 discusses the energy market in PJM covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

1 min read

Webinar Recording: Downstate New York Regulatory & Energy Market Discussion

By 5
December 2, 2022

5 discusses the energy market in Downstate New York covering important state and local regulatory developments and other notable regional utility changes. READ MORE >

3 min read

How LNG Prices in Boston Affect New York

By 5
November 29, 2022

5 discusses the connection between New York and New England's energy prices. READ MORE >

3 min read

Big Wind Plans for NJ and PJM

By 5
November 28, 2022

5 talks about big wind plans for NJ and PJM READ MORE >

2 min read

ERCOT’s New Winter-Only Ancillary Service

By 5
November 28, 2022

5 talks about the ERCOT’s new winter-only ancillary service. READ MORE >

4 min read

Community Solar in New York State

By 5
November 28, 2022

5 discusses community solar in New York State. READ MORE >

2 min read

Lubbock: Deregulation 101

By 5
November 17, 2022

Lubbock, get an overview of the different entities in a deregulated market READ MORE >

10 min read

November 2022 - Energy Market Letter

By Jon Moore
November 2, 2022

5 focuses on the the Mid-Term Elections and how the results could impact energy policy. READ MORE >

3 min read

Big Risks this Winter

By 5
September 29, 2022

5 discusses the big risks looming over this coming winter season. READ MORE >

2 min read

5CP and Summer Recap

By 5
September 29, 2022

5 recaps the 5CP (coincidental peak) 2022 season in PJM. READ MORE >

3 min read

Is Texas the New California?

By 5
September 29, 2022

5 talks about the solar capacity in Texas and California. READ MORE >

2 min read

A Not-So-Hot Summer

By 5
August 31, 2022

5 recaps 2022 ICAP management season for NYISO. READ MORE >

3 min read

Transmission Costs Continue to Rise

By 5
August 31, 2022

Like last year, most customer classes across the four utilities should expect significant rate increases in September. READ MORE >

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