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Press Release | 03.19.25

Full lifecycle power infrastructure solutions streamline data center development and enhance energy efficiency

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced a solution to secure reliable, scalable, and cost-effective power for data centers. The initiative streamlines permitting, commercial management, operations and maintenance, while providing power reliability and efficiency enhancement to support onsite generation for data centers.

CAMS leverages its extensive expertise in managing and operating power generation assets to address the evolving needs of the data center industry. As data centers face unprecedented power demands driven by AI workloads, cloud computing, and digital transformation, CAMS’ new service launch aims to streamline the development process. By offering customized power solutions, CAMS tackles complex power challenges, ensuring reliable and efficient energy infrastructure for data centers.

“We are thrilled to offer a suite of power solutions tailored for data center operators, developers, and investors,” said Joseph W. Sutton, CEO and founder of CAMS. “Securing reliable power is critical for the successful development of data centers and often presents significant challenges. Our initiative aims to address the substantial electricity demands of U.S. data centers, supporting the growth of AI in the country.”

Comprehensive Power Solutions for Data Centers

CAMS’ collocated generation services for data centers provide:

  • Streamlined Permitting: CAMS’ subsidiary, CAMS eSPARC, navigates federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental assessments, air permits, water usage authorizations, and grid interconnection requirements, reducing project timelines.
  • Commercial Management: Services include power purchase agreement (PPA) structuring, fuel procurement, market participation, and financial optimization to maximize asset value.
  • Operations & Maintenance: With experience managing over 70 gigawatts of generation capacity, CAMS delivers 24/7 monitoring, preventative maintenance, and rapid response services tailored for data center reliability.
  • Power Reliability and Efficiency Enhancement: Advanced analytics, renewable integration, and emissions reduction strategies ensure efficient, sustainable energy use.

“Power generation and data center operations require specialized expertise,” said Dan Consie, CAMS SVP of Portfolio Management and director of the new initiative. “CAMS has built a team that understands both critical uptime requirements and the complexities of power generation. By bringing generation development in-house, data center operators can better align power availability with facility expansion. Collocated generation can also enhance reliability and offer significant cost advantages over traditional utility service.”

CAMS’ solutions initially focus on natural gas-fired generation and renewable energy. The company intends to expand its offerings as market demands evolve.

CAMS will showcase its new solution at DCD>Connect | New York March 24-25, 2025.

Press Release | 02.06.25

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that its subsidiary, CAMS Bluewire Technology, ranked 11th on the Houston Business Journal’s 2024 list of Largest Houston-area Cybersecurity Companies.

CAMS Bluewire, making its third appearance on this list, was ranked alongside other companies based on its total revenue for 2023 and the number of employees in the Houston area.

“We are honored to once again make the HBJ’s list of Largest Cybersecurity Companies in Houston,” said Jimmy Wyble, president of CAMS Bluewire. “Cybersecurity is at the core of everything we do at Bluewire. We strive to develop innovative solutions to protect our clients from the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity threats.”

CAMS Bluewire takes cybersecurity to the next level with their in-house Security Operations Center. This is the central hub for managing a comprehensive, integrated suite of cybersecurity services. It allows the company to provide clients with unparalleled protection against a wide range of cyber threats for both IT and OT networks.

CAMS Bluewire is a full-service IT support and consulting firm headquartered in Houston. In addition to cybersecurity, the company delivers on managed services, consulting services, and awareness training nationwide. Established in 2002 and acquired by CAMS in 2007, the company was recognized in the 2013 INC. 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Companies in America, HBJ’s 2014 List of Largest Houston-area Computer Network and System Integrators, as well as HBJ’s 2021 and 2022 Largest Houston-area Cybersecurity Companies.

For more information on CAMS Bluewire and its cybersecurity services, visit: www.bluewiretech.com

Press Release | 12.31.24

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it has been honored, for the second time, with a Platinum Hermes Creative Award for its annual Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The Hermes Creative Awards are an international awards competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of traditional and emerging media.

Since 2021, CAMS has made it a priority to document and report its ESG achievements. CAMS encourages employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices. The ESG report demonstrates the benefits of CAMS sustainable practices on operational excellence, financial performance, safety, community relations, and the environment.

“We are incredibly honored to receive the Platinum Hermes Creative Award for the second time,” said Melissa Kinsella, CAMS Director of Corporate Marketing & Communications. “This recognition highlights the exceptional quality and creativity of our marketing efforts. At CAMS, we prioritize producing high-quality, impactful content that not only showcases our commitment to sustainability but also resonates with our stakeholders, reflects our core values, and drives engagement.”

The Hermes Creative Awards are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). They are one of the oldest and largest creative competitions in the world.

Press Release | 12.18.24

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that it is once again among The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, earning the recognition from the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) for 2024. This is CAMS’ third consecutive award from the world-renowned organization.

The NABR Best and Brightest Program honors companies that consistently deliver the most innovative business acuteness and human resource practices. CAMS was assessed based on several key workplace measures including Compensation, Employee Enrichment, Recruitment, Wellbeing Solutions, Work-Life Blend, Employee Achievement and Recognition, Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility, Communication and Shared Vision, as well as many others.

“At CAMS, we strive to offer exceptional compensation and benefits to maintain our positive, growth-oriented work culture that allows our employees to continually deliver exceptional solutions for our clients,” said CAMS CEO and founder Joseph W. Sutton. “This award highlights our valuable employees and their determination to contribute their innovation and perseverance into our work environment and business practices.”

The winners are determined by a third-party research firm. The 10-to-1 ratio within the program demonstrates that companies selected have earned the honor due to their truly innovative employee engagement execution.

All 2024 companies selected nationally as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® will be featured in the online edition of Corp! Magazine and in the Wall Street Journal.

“The companies highlighted in the Best & Brightest Program 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 have gained a competitive edge.”

If you are interested in an opportunity to begin a fulfilling career at one of the nation’s best and brightest workplaces, we invite you to explore CAMS’ job opportunities here.

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.

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.