All major electric grids create carbon emissions – and all will continue to do so until they are supported 100% by renewable or nuclear generation. Until then, any solution that reduces grid load by increasing efficiency is a step toward...
TECO’s mission is built on reliability. To effectively meet customer load growth, it’s critical our leadership team identifies, plans, and implements projects years in advance. This would not be possible without our dedicated staff who...
Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) proudly announces the addition of a GE LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine generator to its Central Plant in Houston.
TECO has enjoyed a busy and productive 2024 so far. With ongoing capital projects and other plant upgrades, the events team has helped keep our staff connected throughout the year by planning fun and engaging occasions that enhance the...
My first year at TECO has been an insightful and rewarding experience. When I joined the organization last May, I was immediately struck by one thing...
The early part of a new year is a good time to look both forward to new opportunities and exciting things ahead, as well as back at the events that helped lead to this point. TECO was pleased to end 2023 on a high note, continuing our track record of
Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) is pleased to welcome Kimberla Lawson as vice president, finance. Kimberla joins TECO as a new hire, bringing with her more than 20 years of accounting, finance, and management experience More>>
The first half of 2023 has been a busy one at TECO, with new staff joining the team, a significant installation project underway, and the organization’s unwavering focus More>>
Imagine the power at your home hasn’t had a major outage, despite storms and natural disasters, for 30 consecutive years. Unimaginable, right? Well, that’s exactly what TECO accomplished in 2022, More>>
When TECO President and CEO Mike Manoucheri transitioned to his current role in 2021, he left behind big shoes to fill. More>>
TECO is pleased to welcome Chris Wieland as Maintenance Manager. Chris joins TECO as a new hire, bringing with him more than 20 years of supervisory and technical field experience from roles within the energy industry and U.S. Navy. More>>
The challenges brought by rising demand for power during the height of Texas’ relentless summer heat generated a conversation – and then an idea – between Thermal Energy Corporation and Optimum Energy. More>>
At Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO), we believe that investing in district energy infrastructure can strengthen communities and campuses around the world. It has worked at the Texas Medical Center, which we have served since 1969. More>>
Thermal Energy Corporation and Tellepsen Industrial navigated tight quarters, COVID-19 and a fixed timeline to replace a 50-year-old steam line in TECO’s district energy system in a project completed last fall. More>>
Texas Medical Center streets were icy and empty as the record-setting winter storm hit in mid-February 2021. Yet TECO's steam and chilled water service continued uninterrupted. We also fed electricity to the grid and helped supply water. More>>
Standing 5 ft tall and weighing in at 400 pounds, Thermal Energy Corporation’s first-ever time capsule might be one for the record books. In late 2019, TECO employees filled and sealed the capsule, to be opened in 2044. More>>
History has come to life at TECO as we wrap up the 50th anniversary of our district energy system. TECO has installed a timeline wall that reflects how the idea for the system took root and grew into the award-winning system it is today. More>>
The International District Energy Association named Thermal Energy Corporation its district energy system of the year for 2019 at ceremonies June 26 in Pittsburgh. The annual award is the highest honor IDEA can confer on a system. More>>
Thermal Energy Corporation received an Excellence Award from the Turbine Inlet Cooling Association (TICA) for TECO's use of turbine inlet cooling, a technology that enhances power generation capacity. The award was presented March 20, 2018. More>>
Hurricane Harvey hit Houston hard with record-setting rains. Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) has maintained uninterrupted chilled-water and steam service throughout this historic event, following detailed emergency preparedness plans. More>>
TECO's Board of Directors renamed the company's Central Plant the Paul G. Bell, Jr. Energy Plant to honor his 40 years of service. Located at 1615 Braeswood Blvd., the plant is the heart of the company's district energy and CHP system. More>>