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5 Acquires Energy Consultant
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5, an energy advisory firm and broker, announced the acquisition of Engenuus Energy, a California-based energy consulting firm.
Engenuus advises large industrial and government clients on energy commodity management; interfaces and enables wholesale distribution interconnection onto the grid; manages renewable energy transactions; and provides load response solutions.
Engenuus’s President Jay Purcell, a 30-year veteran of the energy markets and former senior leader with Sempra and Constellation, will continue with 5 and lead 5's expansion in California.
5 said that the transaction expands 5’s presence in California and underscores the firm’s continued investment in strategic growth
"This acquisition combines 5’s expansive footprint, industry-leading advisor network, and differentiated software platform, Level5, with Engenuus’s longstanding client relationships, deep subject matter expertise, and established presence in the California market," 5 said
Serving more than 5,000 commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients across North America, 5 provides advisory services spanning energy procurement, risk management, energy optimization, sustainability, and reliability.
"The energy landscape isn’t getting any easier for energy users, and commercial and industrial companies deserve advisors who can meet them where they are with real local expertise and exceptional advice," said Brian Hayduk, co-founder and CEO of 5. "Engenuus has built exactly that in California. They share our culture and our commitment to excellence. Pairing their deep California roots with 5's technology and resources will supercharge both teams' ability to deliver for our clients. This acquisition reflects our broader strategy of building a market-leading platform through selective investments that enable us to deliver greater value together for our clients."
Engenuus has a 16-year history in California, working with large C&I clients ranging from food processing, renewable generation, light manufacturing, heavy manufacturing, print, and media to well-known universities and schools. Through this partnership, Engenuus will continue to serve existing clients while leveraging 5’s talent and technology resources to provide data-driven recommendations.
The transaction marks 5’s third acquisition and its first following a previously reported significant investment from Energize Capital, which is described as a multi-strategy investment firm specializing in the intersection between digitization and the energy transition.
5’s California expansion is further bolstered by 5’s previously reported recent hire of Silicon Valley-based Sandeep Gupta as Chief Technology Officer. 5 plans to continue expanding its technological capabilities as it grows its team across the U.S. and Mexico.
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April 7, 2026
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Reporting by Paul Ring • ring@energychoicematters.com
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