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HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) today announced that it has acquired the U.S. solar operations and maintenance (O&M) business of Belectric Inc. The Belectric portfolio includes 141 operating sites in 11 states.

With extensive O&M and Asset Management experience in renewable power generation, CAMS sees this solar O&M transaction as a natural extension of its existing offerings. With this acquisition, CAMS continues to execute its strategy of advancing its renewable energy footprint and leads the way in providing a full range of services to its customers.

“We are excited to grow our regional presence in the solar power industry,” said Greg Bobrow, COO of CAMS. “The purchase of Belectric compliments and further strengthens our existing capabilities and markets in the power generation industry. It integrates seamlessly into the CAMS suite of solutions that are focused on and guided by sustainability.”

CAMS has long prioritized the development of renewable energy resources, both for reducing emissions and supplementing existing electricity generation. Since its establishment in 2007, CAMS has expanded its presence in renewables generation (wind, solar, battery storage) representing approximately 3,500 MWs of generating capacity, with offsetting emissions estimated at 8.2 million tons of C02 annually. CAMS brings its existing technical, EH&S, regulatory, and other areas of expertise and best practices to efficiently and safely support this solar power generation market.

“Our company and our customers are increasingly focused on the transition of energy generation towards renewable sources,” Bobrow added. “CAMS always looks for ways to support an improved environment while at the same time providing cost savings and creating value for our customers. We at CAMS look forward to a growing marketing presence in the solar energy space.”

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing a full range of services in the energy sector. These services include lifecycle management of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues for all facility and industry types. 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 Belectric

Belectric Inc. is part of the BELECTRIC Group, one of the most successful enterprises in the development, construction and Operations & Maintenance of utility scale solar power plants. BELECTRIC has constructed globally over 400 solar PV power plants with over 3.0 GW of installed capacity.

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) announced today it made a corporate donation to the Houston Food Bank. The gift, made on behalf of CAMS employees, supports a local non-profit that offers a critical lifeline to some of the most vulnerable members of the greater Houston community.

“Our communities continue to suffer the impact of COVID-19,” said CAMS COO Greg Bobrow. “As we look to a brighter future, our company shares a sense of responsibility to assist. This gift supports a non-profit that continues to provide essential services despite the challenges of 2020.”

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased need for food assistance in Southeast Texas communities. CAMS’ donation helps provide 30,000 meals to families in need. The Houston Food Bank is the area’s largest hunger-relief distribution agency.

“On behalf of CAMS, we would like to extend our personal and genuine appreciation to the Houston Food Bank and all its volunteers who have worked tirelessly to serve those in need during these challenging times,” said Bobrow.

“Thank you so much for this generous donation,” said Yolanda Webb, Strategic Gifts Officer of Houston Food Bank. “We are so proud that we can count on leaders like CAMS in our community to stand up and make a difference. This gift is so valuable and truly making a difference for so many in need of food and hope right now.”

Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) presented three different topics at the virtual Air & Waste Management Association’s (A&WMA) MEGA Symposium – Navigating the Emerging Energy Environment.

CAMS experts discussed the energy sector in times of disaster and pandemic, and the transformation of the energy landscape.

The A&WMA MEGA Symposium as a whole examined the various perspectives on electric power issues as the industry transitions to a cleaner footprint with advanced, cost-effective and reliable energy solutions. Challenges and opportunities will be discussed for new technologies such as renewables and batteries, traditional fossil-based power generation, and the intersection of new and existing energy sources.

Access CAMS presentations below or contact us for more information at info@camstex.com.

Powering Through COVID While Maximizing Employee Safety & Minimizing Operational Impacts During a Pandemic

Luke Henderson, CAMS

CAMS O&M East Region team shares operating experience on prioritizing the safety of our employees and maintaining operational readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Decommissioning, Decontamination, and Demolition of Coal Plants

Nick Kemper, CAMS, and Jason Goldberg, FE Group

CAMS’ brownfield redevelopment team discusses the proven methods of decommissioning, decontamination, demolition and redevelopment of aging coal-fired power facilities in order to repower the property with renewable generation technology.

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Old Smokey Power – Transforming Aging Power Plants

Peter Belmonte, CAMS

Today’s utilities and power generating companies need help transforming aging power plants through retirement, replacement, retrofitting or redevelopment. With power infrastructure in place, CAMS looks at all the generation options available to replace “old smokey power” and evaluates those costs and viabilities.

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About A&WMA

A&WMA is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for technology exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 5,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA also promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society. For more information, please visit www.awma.org.

HOUSTON – Earlier this month, Consolidated Asset Management Services (“CAMS”) and its O&M team received nine (9) Best Practices Awards, two (2) of them being “Best of The Best” Awards for 2019 from the Combined Cycle Journal (“CCJ”) (http://www.ccj-online.com/7f-owner-operators-capture-five-top-best-practices-awards/).

The Best Practice Awards, according to Scott Schwieger, General Manager of CCJ, recognize the valuable contributions made by owner/operator personnel to improve the safety and performance of generating facilities powered by gas turbines.

“Best Practices Awards” recipients for CAMS’ operated plants include:

• Barney Davis Energy Center
• Calhoun Power
• Nueces Bay Energy Center
• St. Charles Energy Center
• Orange Cogen
• Mulberry
• Orlando Cogen

“Best of The Best Awards” recipients for CAMS’ operated plants include:

• Lawrenceburg Power LLC
• Woodbridge Energy Center

“We believe part of what differentiates CAMS as an operator, is the ability to cultivate a sense of ownership and a desire for continuous improvement in our operating teams. We are thrilled to see these hard-working teams be recognized for their added value to the facilities and respective owners,” said Eric Garrett, Executive Vice President of Operations for CAMS.

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing Asset Management (AM), Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and other technical services for the Exploration and Production, Midstream and Power Generation sectors of the energy industry. CAMS’ O&M and AM experience includes over 100 power facilities in North America, totaling nearly 35,000 MW. For additional information, please visit us at www.camstex.com.

TEMPLE, Texas – Temple Generation I, LLC (“Temple Generation” or the “Company”) is working to meet Texas’ electricity needs with its 758-megawatt, natural gas-fired, combined-cycle power plant located in Temple, Texas.  The plant provides enough energy to power 750,000 homes across central Texas. Built in 2014, and equipped with modern, flexible, and efficient turbines, Temple Generation serves as a key generating resource to meet Texas’ growing demand and the changing needs of the ERCOT marketplace.

The Company successfully emerged from a Chapter 11 reorganization on February 7, 2018.  As part of that comprehensive process, pre-petition indebtedness was exchanged for 100% of the new equity interests in the Company.  In addition, Temple Generation strengthened its balance sheet and positioned its operations for future success by securing a $50 million exit financing facility, eliminating in excess of $250 million of pre-petition indebtedness and replacing, renegotiating and optimizing key commercial arrangements through the process. The Company emerged with a new independent Board of Directors and Woodlands Energy Management LLC (“WEM”) now provides executive leadership.  WEM’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Hudson, and Vice President of Energy Markets, Chandler Morris, also advised creditors during the restructuring process.  In addition, Consolidated Asset Management Services is providing asset management services to the plant, and EDF Energy Services is acting as the new energy manager.

“Temple Generation has emerged stronger and more flexible than ever,” said WEM CEO Daniel Hudson. “Its Temple power plant continues to be a leading clean, low-cost power supplier ready to reliably meet Central Texas’ growing electricity demand.”

In addition to WEM, Temple Generation has retained investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey to evaluate strategic alternatives on behalf of the Temple Generation board of directors.

Temple Generation I, LLC is an energy development company based in Temple, Texas.

Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) has appointed CAMS to perform all engineering services and operations and maintenance functions for the LUS Natural Gas Pipeline. The 10 mile, high pressure natural gas pipeline interconnects with Texas Gas Transmission and Columbia Gulf Transmission and extends from Duson, LA to two electric generating plants in Lafayette; The TJ Labbe Electric Generating Station and the Louis “Doc” Bonin Electric Generating Station. The pipeline assists in the city’s ability to deliver reliable electricity services at a reasonable rate. The Lafayette Utilities System is the largest Lafayette Consolidated Government department and provides electric, water, wastewater, and fiber telecommunications services to well over 90,000 retail customers in the region.

The Combined Cycle Journal has awarded Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) a Best of the Best Practice Award 2017 for operating improvements made at the Woodbridge Energy Center in Woodbridge, NJ.

CAMS’ Woodbridge Energy Center leadership includes Ken Earl, Michael Armstrong, Justin Hughes and Ryan Bullock who collectively developed and implemented four plant wide initiatives. The initiatives include a heat trace troubleshooting system which resulted in a labor savings of 50 man-hours per week, a quench water system that saved the plant $30,000 a month, an Arc Flash determination, labeling and PPE system which significantly increased Arc Flash safety, and a contractor safety guide program designed to materially deter future safety violations and incidents.

Since 2014 CAMS has earned 36 Best Practice Awards inclusive of this year’s achievements.

From Left to Right: Justin Hughes (Production Manager), Mike Armstrong (Plant Engineer) and Ryan
Bullock (Compliance Specialist).

ABOUT CAMS

Established in 2007, Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) is a privately held company, headquartered in Houston, Texas. CAMS provides quality, competitively priced management, commercial and operations services to the Power Generation, Exploration & Production and Midstream sectors of the Energy industry. CAMS provides clients with value creation, while operating and maintaining facilities safely, efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner. CAMS comprehensive range of services includes: Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance, Due Diligence, Finance and Accounting, Engineering, Repair and Field Support, Commercial Origination and Optimization, and Project Development.

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) recently celebrated its ten (10) year anniversary since forming in early 2007.

To commemorate the event, receptions were held at field and office locations across the country.

Service awards were also presented to those employees with 10 years of service with the company CAMS’ founders expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and professionalism demonstrated by CAMS’ 900-person-strong workforce which has made the company the success that it is today.