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Rakesh Parasuraman to Serve on NYC’s LL97 Commercial Building Working Group

By 5 on July 2, 2020

Allenhurst, NJ - July 2, 2020

Rakesh Parasuraman, Vice President of Luthin Associates, has been appointed to serve on a working group that will advise the City of New York on the implementation of Local Law 97 of 2019 (LL97). LL97 is the centerpiece of the city’s Climate Mobilization Act which seeks to limit carbon emissions from existing buildings. This legislation impacts over 57,000 buildings across the city with the goal of reducing building-based carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 using 2005 as the baseline year. As part of Mayor de Blasio’s Green New Deal, the passage of LL97 is an unprecedented commitment to increase the sustainability of buildings in New York City.

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5 Named Among the Top 10 Best Companies to Work for in Texas for the Fifth Consecutive Year

By 5 on June 19, 2020

Irving, TX - June 19, 2020

For the fifth consecutive year, energy advisory firm 5 was named as one of the top 10 Best Companies to Work for in Texas, having placed third on this year’s list. The award was created in 2006 and is a project of Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas SHRM and Best Companies Group.  The list of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas and how they rank was revealed at the Texas Association of Business (TAB) Best Companies to Work for in Texas Virtual Gala on June 18, 2020.

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McLean Packaging Commits to Completely Renewable Energy

By 5 on May 28, 2020

Moorestown, NJ - May 28, 2020

McLean Packaging, a turnkey provider of rigid set boxes, folding cartons, corrugated displays and thermoformed packaging solutions with emphasis on the beauty and personal care sectors, has contracted with national energy advisory firm 5 and ENGIE Resources, LLC on a five-year energy agreement that supports the development of renewables. The deal supports McLean’s zero carbon transition and sustainability goals which include sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable resources.

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Senior Energy Analyst, Brendan Boyle, Joins 5/Luthin Associates

By 5 on April 20, 2020

Allenhurst, NJ - April 20, 2020

Brendan Boyle has joined the national energy advisory firm 5 as a Senior Analyst for the company’s New York/Tri-State brand, Luthin Associates.Boyle brings his broad knowledge in the industry having extensive experience working at some of the largest energy brokers and suppliers for the past 14 years.

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Billingsley Company Partners with 5 and TXU Energy on Renewable Energy Strategy

By 5 on April 3, 2020

Dallas, TX - April 4, 2020

As an industry leader in real estate development and property management, Billingsley Company has a robust and diverse portfolio throughout Texas. Now, with the help of energy advisory company 5, and TXU Energy, the firm has landed a deal of a different kind: a long-term energy contract utilizing 100% renewable energy sources that will yield significant cost reductions.

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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Partners with 5 & TXU Energy

By 5 on March 2, 2020

Fort Worth, TX - March 2, 2020

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has powered its way to energy cost reductions and a cleaner energy future by executing a new 100% renewable electricity agreement with TXU Energy through its partnership with the energy advisory firm 5.

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Casey Luna joins Energy Industry Innovator, 5

By 5 on February 5, 2020

Irving, TX - February 5, 2020

Casey Luna has joined the Irving, Texas-based energy advisory firm 5 as a senior energy advisor. Casey brings his extensive experience in the energy industry, including his work with large commercial real estate developments, REITs, manufacturing facilities, the hospitality industry and more.

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Jaime Sánchez Garzón Joins Energy Industry Innovator, 5's Mexico Team

By 5 on December 16, 2019

Irving, TX - December 16, 2019

Jaime Samuel Sánchez Garzón has joined Irving, Texas-based energy advisory firm 5 as an Energy Market Analysis Director in the company’s Mexico City office.

Sánchez Garzón has spent the last ten years working for the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico’s state-owned electric utility. In his most recent role, he managed the trends and analysis department for the utility, which was responsible for monitoring the market, analyzing risk, forecasting prices in the wholesale electricity market and setting strategies for long-term and mid-term electricity auctions.

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Luthin Associates Named 2019 Energy Innovator by CV Magazine

By 5 on November 21, 2019

Allenhurst, NJ - November 21, 2019

Luthin Associates, a 5 company, was recently recognized by CV Magazine as the Best Multi-Service Energy Consultancy in the Northeastern United States.

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Joseph Franz Joins Energy Industry Innovator, 5

By 5 on November 12, 2019

Irving, TX - November 12, 2019

Innovative digital business leader and energy executive Joseph Franz has joined the Irving, Texas-based energy advisory firm 5.Franz will manage 5’s digital marketing strategies with a specific focus on growing 5’s small commercial business line.

“Joe is an industry expert with few equals when it comes to digital marketing in the deregulated energy space,” said CEO Brian Hayduk. “His expertise in building high-yield digital platforms will be invaluable in expanding our value proposition to a class of customers currently under served in the marketplace, small and medium-sized businesses.”

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