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Press Release | 11.25.24

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it has earned the esteemed Combined Cycle Journal (CCJ) Best Practices Award in the magazine’s 2024 competition. St. Charles Energy Center, operated by CAMS, was recognized as one of the top five plants in the Best of the Best category.

CAMS has been honored with a total of 82 CCJ Best Practices Awards since 2013, solidifying its role as an industry leader in operations, maintenance, and asset management.

“The CCJ Best Practices award is a testament to CAMS’ dedication to safety, sustainability, and reliability while also maintaining exceptional operational standards,” said CEO and Founder Joseph W. Sutton. “The award represents the commitment and capability of our plant personnel and organization to consistently meet and exceed our clients’ goals.”

St. Charles Energy Center is a 745 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant operating in Maryland since 2017. This energy center offsets carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to more than 795,000 cars while also providing electricity for around 700,000 homes. The plant, operated by CAMS, was nominated because of their contributions to enhancing reliability and safety through upgraded water monitoring and drone implementation.

CCJ’s annual Best Practices Awards, established in 2004, recognize the contributions made by plants and personnel to improve the safety and performance of generating facilities powered by gas turbines. Nearly 30 plants participated in the 2024 Best Practices Program, focused on highlighting plants that have succeeded in developing innovative solutions to help enhance reliability, performance improvement, and safety.

For the complete CCJ Best Practices announcement, visit the CCJ online.

Press Release | 11.13.24

Houston-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it was awarded a 2024 Top Workplace honor by the Houston Chronicle. CAMS has proudly won the Top Workplace award for the second straight year.

The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employees’ feedback gathered through a third-party, confidential survey that uniquely measures the employee experience at a company. Only 188 companies made this year’s list and CAMS was measured based on multiple experiences employees may encounter at the workplace, including employees feeling “Respected & Supported,” “Enabled to Grow,” and “Empowered to Execute,” to name a few.

“We are honored to have received a coveted 2024 Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces award, as it reflects the positive culture our employees have helped establish within our workplace,” said CAMS CEO and founder, Joseph W. Sutton. “This award is a testament to our mission to provide a growth-oriented environment that inspires our team to strive for innovative work in our industry and exceptional results for our clients.”

The survey was conducted by Energage LLC., a third-party employee engagement technology partner. “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

This achievement underscores CAMS’ commitment to attracting top talent. If you are seeking an inspiring career with a dynamic and growth-oriented company, we invite you to explore our job opportunities here.

Press Release | 10.30.24

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, proudly announced it was honored with two Houston area awards for excellence in public relations, communications and marketing. The company earned a Bronze Quill Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Houston and a Gold Excalibur Award from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Houston. Both awards recognized CAMS’ exceptional Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report.

Since 2021, CAMS has produced reports that highlight the implementation of ESG tenets in our business practices. These documents address the importance many of our clients’ place on ESG factors, our commitment to transparency and accountability in all our work practices, and provide a platform to showcase CAMS’ efforts in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance excellence.  ESG is just one small part of our continuous emphasis on sustainable operations, reliability, and accountability.

“CAMS is honored to receive these top awards from IABC Houston and PRSA Houston for our ESG report,” said Melissa Kinsella, CAMS Director of Corporate Marketing & Communications. “This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to excellence in communication and marketing. At CAMS, we strive to set the highest standards in our industry, and these awards inspire us to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and quality in our work. Being recognized alongside some of the top companies in Houston underscores our commitment to being a leader in our field and a trusted partner in the community.”

Judges from the awards competitions noted that the clear and impactful messaging in the CAMS Reports effectively conveyed CAMS’ key points to stakeholders. The examples used were thoughtfully chosen and well-written, enhancing the overall credibility of communication. The judges also highlighted the publication’s look and feel, emphasizing that excellent writing helped communicate the desired messages and fostered a strong sense of trust and reliability.

CAMS was officially recognized at IABC Houston’s Bronze Quill Awards Gala and PRSA Houston’s Excalibur Awards this summer.

IABC Houston, with approximately 200 professional communicators, is part of a global network of 10,000 business communication professionals in more than 70 countries committed to improving personal and professional growth and organizational effectiveness through strategic communications. PRSA Houston has more than 300 active chapter members, making it one of the largest and most active chapters of the Public Relations Society of America. The organization is dedicated to advancing the profession of public relations and enhancing the professional growth of its members.

For more information about CAMS, our core values, and how our focus on business excellence and client service leads to enhanced ESG performance, please visit here.

Read our award winning ESG reports here.

Articles | 07.24.24

The Grundy County Law Enforcement Managers Association (GCLEMA) is delighted to express its sincere appreciation to CPV Three Rivers for their generous donation and ongoing partnership. In a recent show of community support, CPV Three Rivers Energy Center, a CAMS-operated facility in Illinois, purchased and donated a Traeger Pro wood pellet grill for the GCLEMA Fundraiser. This grill will serve as the first prize in the upcoming fundraiser raffle.

To mark this contribution, Christopher Harseim, Chief of Police for the Coal City Police Department, visited CPV Three Rivers in Morris, IL. Chief Harseim extended an in-person thank you to the CPV Three Rivers team. See picture with CAMS staff below.

Pictured from left to right: Maintenance Manager Patrick Chmielewski, Plant Manager Paul Gregor, Chief of Police Christopher Harseim, Business Manager Jael Waddick, Plant Engineer Brian Delcorio, and Operations Manager Michael Korolenko.

CPV Three Rivers Energy Center is a state-of-the-art, 1,250-megawatt natural gas-fueled combined-cycle electric generation facility. This cutting-edge facility boasts a new single-shaft design, enabling efficient electric generation from each unit independently, even during maintenance or outage work on its sister unit. The plant represents a significant advancement in energy production technology and community partnership.

The donation from the CAMS-operated facility emphasizes its commitment to supporting local initiatives and strengthening community relations.

“GCLEMA appreciates CPV Three Rivers for their generous donation and partnership,” said Chief Harseim.

 

Press Release | 06.20.24

Kearny, N.J. – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that Parkway Generation, a group of power facilities that CAMS provides operations and maintenance (O&M) for, celebrated five years without an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-recordable injury. CAMS marked the achievement with a joint special event between Parkway management and union representatives in New Jersey.

“I’ve had the pleasure, over the years, of seeing this group implement grass roots improvements that have led to top-decile safety performance and ultimately this significant safety milestone,” said Ryan Paley, CAMS’ VP of Operations. “Their focus on safety behaviors has fostered a culture of comfort in peer-to-peer challenges to hold everyone accountable for safety and to make sure everyone is able to go home the same way they came to work. I am very proud to be part of this team.”

The Parkway Line of Business (LOB) Safety Council was conceived as a grass-roots effort to identify best practices in safety. The group consists of chairpersons for the union-led site safety councils and the associated plant management teams. It leverages their combined knowledge to make effective safety culture changes across the Parkway fleet. The LOB council has been instrumental in maintaining the strong safety culture that led to this great milestone.

“Ensuring the health and safety of our employees and communities is of the utmost importance for CAMS,” said Ben Vodila, CAMS’ VP of Corporate Health & Safety. “This important milestone demonstrates that safety, as a value, is deeply ingrained in the people and the processes that make up the Parkway Generation facilities.”

Parkway Generation consists of seven modern and highly efficient natural gas-fired power generation facilities that are part of a portfolio of assets managed by Alpha Generation, LLC. The Parkway fleet provides critical capacity, energy and ancillary services resources to New Jersey and Maryland near large, densely populated load centers. The portfolio represents a highly competitive fleet and one of the nation’s largest natural gas-fired power portfolios.

Press Release | 05.21.24

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it has been chosen, for the third year in a row, as one of The Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Houston® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).

The NABR exclusively selects companies with the most innovative business acuteness and human resources practices. CAMS was assessed in areas such as Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions, Employee Enrichment, Employee Education and Retention, Work-Life Blend, Community Initiatives & Corporate Responsibility, and many more.

“We value our employees and are determined to provide a positive work culture, exceptional compensation and benefits, and a growth-oriented environment that inspires innovation,” said CAMS CEO and founder, Joseph W. Sutton. “Earning this award year after year is a true testament of our perseverance.”

Winners are assessed by a third-party research firm. With the 10-to-1 ratio in the program, it is evident that the companies selected are truly innovative in their employee engagement execution.

“These companies have prioritized making a significant impact on their culture,” said President and CEO of NABR, Jennifer Kluger. “With a focus on their employees as the top priority, this powerful community of the nation’s elite leaders has gained a competitive edge.”

Press Release | 04.11.24

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it has been honored with the Battery Management Innovation Award from CleanTech Breakthrough Awards. This prestigious award is the result of CAMS’ commitment to forward-looking practices in the energy and clean technology sectors.

A key differentiator in winning the award is CAMS’ data-driven approach to battery energy storage system (BESS) maintenance. By integrating operations and maintenance (O&M), remote monitoring and operations, and data analytics, CAMS creates a synergistic solution that enhances operational effectiveness and efficiency. This integrated approach goes beyond mere aggregation and provides clients with a comprehensive and tailored solution to their renewable energy needs.

“This award is a testament to CAMS’ leadership in the industry,” said CEO and founder of CAMS, Joseph W. Sutton. “We have strategically positioned ourselves in the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions through CAMS Energy Transition Services (CAMS ETS), with a focus on renewables, including BESS services.”

As a winner, CAMS is part of an impressive list of top companies and startups in the clean technology industry around the world including Eavor, General Electric, Hydrostor, KBC, Lunar Energy, Omnidian, Palmetto, Scale Microgrids, Sunrun and more.

The CleanTech Breakthrough Awards acknowledge and celebrate the companies, products, and individuals who are driving sustainability and environmental consciousness around the globe. They are highly coveted with over 1,250 nominations for the inaugural award program. The awards are designed to honor and recognize the “breakthrough” achievements and innovations in the international clean technology industry.

CAMS’ diverse renewable portfolio encompasses O&M services for BESS, wind and solar projects across the U.S. With over 700 megawatts of solar assets, 4 gigawatts of wind under management and over 3 gigawatt hours of BESS assets, CAMS showcases extensive experience in the renewable energy sector.

Press Release | 03.27.24

St. Charles Energy Center
St. Charles Energy Center

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it won two coveted Combined Cycle Journal (CCJ) Best Practices Awards in the magazine’s 2023 competition. St. Charles Energy Center, operated by CAMS, and Kings Mountain Energy Center, under CAMS management, received the awards.

An industry leader in operations and maintenance and asset management, CAMS has won a total of 81 CCJ Best Practices Awards since 2013.

“CAMS maintains the highest operational standards while constantly looking for opportunities to safely and reliably improve performance,” said CEO and founder of CAMS Joseph W. Sutton.” These awards are a testament to that dedication and our ability to meet and exceed our clients’ goals.”

CCJ’s annual Best Practices Awards recognize contributions made by plant and office personnel to improve the safety and performance of generating facilities powered by gas turbines. Nearly 40 plants participated in the 2023 program. CCJ launched the industry-wide Best Practices Awards in 2004.

The St. Charles Energy Center is located in Waldorf, Maryland. The center generates electricity for about 700,000 homes and has a total installed capacity of 745 megawatts (MW). This energy center offsets carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to removing more than 795,000 cars from the road. The Kings Mountain Energy Center is a 475 MW gas-fired, combined-cycle facility located in Kings Mountain, NC.

For the complete CCJ Best Practices announcement, visit the CCJ online.

Articles | 03.18.24

CPV Three Rivers Energy Center (TREC) is a 1,250-megawatt natural gas-fueled combined-cycle electric generation facility located in Goose Lake Township, Grundy County, Illinois. The facility began operations in 2023 and is capable of powering more than 1.25 million homes. TREC consists of two combustion turbines, two heat recovery steam generators, and two steam turbines to maximize efficiency. This new single-shaft design allows for efficient electric generation from each specific unit, independent of maintenance or outage work on the other sister unit. The plant is owned by Competitive Power Ventures and operated by CAMS.

Carbon Footprint

TREC is using combined-cycle technology and the latest “H” class gas turbine, approximately 30- 40 percent more efficient than older baseload electric generation technologies. This state-of-the-art technology combined with clean-burning natural gas replaces less efficient generating units, with offsetting carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to removing 300,000 cars off the road each year. Additionally, the facility uses advanced emissions control technology, including ammonia injection and dry low emission burners, to reduce total nitrogen oxide emissions.

Water Use

TRECs’ air-cooled condenser design reduces water use by 90 percent compared to a wet cooled facility, helping conserve valuable natural resources. The relatively small amount of water needed for process makeup comes from onsite wells. By utilizing air-cooled condensers, the facility is also able to implement a zero-liquid discharge system. Zero liquid discharge is a strategic wastewater management system that ensures that there will be no discharge of industrial wastewater into the environment. This benefits the environment through recycling and recovery for subsequent reuse for industrial purposes. This wastewater would otherwise be discharged into the Illinois, Kankakee, and Des Plaines River basin areas.

Press Release | 03.07.24

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it was selected by Nexamp, Inc., the nation’s largest community solar provider, to supply and coordinate the annual maintenance and associated reporting for a portfolio of 34 sites in the northeast United States.

Nexamp’s portfolio represents a total solar capacity of 170 megawatts. The award increases CAMS’ renewable assets under management to over 5.6 gigawatts located throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

“We are thrilled to support Nexamp’s continued industry leading development activities within the C&I solar space and look forward to delivering best-in-class services to their operational and in-development assets,” said Brian Ivany, Executive Vice President of CAMS Energy Transition Services.

CAMS scope of services includes sites and array inspection, inverter maintenance, data acquisition system and weather station maintenance, and post-electrical maintenance documentation.

“Our commitment to quality extends from design and construction all the way through long-term operation, and maintenance plays a significant role in ensuring that we get the most from our assets,” said Skip Provost, Vice President of Operations and Maintenance, Nexamp. “This agreement with CAMS for a portion of our portfolio in the Northeast will help to maximize our efficiency.”

CAMS’ O&M team manages and operates a full range of power generation facilities. The company is focused on solid performance in a cost-effective manner. CAMS O&M services are backed by a platform of financial, technical, commercial, and corporate support capabilities. The company helps clients achieve their availability, reliability, environmental, safety and regulatory compliance goals.

CAMS’ team of asset managers provides executive leadership and project management across multiple disciplines, handling day-to-day activities on behalf of clients. Through consistent, open communication and regular site visits, CAMS quickly identifies technical, commercial and operational issues that may arise. If this happens, CAMS provides a recommended action then works closely with the owner to implement creative and sustainable asset management solutions. The company also makes owners aware of opportunities to maximize asset value. CAMS’ goal is to significantly improve the clients’ project performance and financial returns.

About CAMS
CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. Our founding principle is to add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ energy infrastructure assets. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment.  We do not take this responsibility lightly: We treat the assets with which we are entrusted as our own. For additional information, visit www.camstex.com.

About Nexamp
Nexamp, Inc. is transforming the new energy economy with proven solar and storage solutions, and inviting individuals, communities, and businesses to take part in the benefits. Our end-to-end capabilities-including project development and acquisition, design, construction, and operations-position Nexamp as a just and equitable market leader. By building integrated clean energy products, we ensure that both savings and job opportunities reach everyday Americans. With more than 1 GW of renewable energy-generating assets currently in operation or under construction, we’re building a cleaner and more resilient future. Visit us at www.nexamp.com.