TECO recently honored the military veterans who have courageously served the U.S. and Thermal Energy Corporation. The ceremony included remarks from veteran and TECO board alternate Wes Stewart and the unveiling of a plaque. More>>
In its 2018 annual report, TECO focused on its leadership and customers who are leading the way in their fields. It also marked the 40th anniversary of TECO, which acquired its district energy system from Houston Natural Gas in 1978. More>>
Anyone who was in Houston when Hurricane Harvey hit in August 2017 has a story. Thermal Energy Corporation shares its Harvey experience in “A story of preparedness and resolve” in the spring/summer 2019 issue of District Energy magazine. More>>
TECO started 2019 off strong. On Jan. 27, 2019, TECO set a new safety record: It marked four years – 718,116 hours – worked without a lost-time incident. This significant achievement is a testament to TECO's dedicated employees! More>>
TECO and its employees are huge fans of the Houston Astros, making an annual trek together to MinuteMaid Park to root for their favorite team. This year they attended the June 8 game and several got autographs from superstars like Jose Altuve. More>>
TECO treated employees and their families and friends to a Houston Dynamo game May 18, TECO’s first-ever visit to BBVA Compass Stadium. Eighty-seven employees and guests enjoyed the game, the VIP club, catered food and complimentary parking. 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>>
TECO's President and CEO Steve Swinson currently chairs the International District Energy Association's John Gray Scholarship program to recognize potential future leaders in the district energy and combined heat and power industries. More>>
TECO has hired Michael Manoucheri, PE, as vice president of engineering and maintenance, and Melissa Ripple as training manager. It also promoted Mycah Jewell and Austin Kelly. More>>
On May 30, 1978 – before any of our world-champion Houston Astros were born – TECO became the proud owner of the chilled-water and steam system serving buildings on the Texas Medical Center (TMC) campus. Now – in 2018 – TECO is turning 40! More>>
TECO’s employees recently celebrated a major safety milestone: one year without a recordable or lost-time accident. TECO marked the accomplishment by presenting each employee with a Yeti cooler. We take safety seriously! 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>>
TMC Pulse, the monthly publication of Texas Medical Center, features TECO in its June 2017 edition: "Behind a brown brick façade decorated with black and white double helixes—an homage to the district it serves..." lies Thermal Energy Corp. More>>
June 1, 2017, marked the grand opening of Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions on the Texas Medical Center campus. Thermal Energy Corp. began chilled-water service to the building in 2016 while it was under construction. More>>
Officials cut the ribbon on the new $75 million Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS) on the Texas Medical Center campus in March 2017. TECO provides the new 210,000-sq-ft tower on Old Spanish Trail with chilled water and steam. More>>
More and more buildings are rising in the Texas Medical Center, with a number of TECO customers adding new facilities and connecting to our chilled-water and steam system. TECO is tunneling to reach the buildings with the least disruption. More>>
Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) operates and maintains the district energy system that cools and heats the Texas Medical Center campus. Our system maintenance program was featured in District Energy magazine, fourth quarter 2016. More>>
Paul Gervais Bell, Jr. played a pivotal role in the history – even the very existence – of TECO. In late 2013, Bell stepped down as chairman of TECO’s Board of Directors after 14 years at the helm. He passed away October 31, 2016. More>>
Organizations in DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge saved $1.3 billion in five years by reducing energy use, thanks in part to Better Buildings Accelerators. Houston-based TECO is a new Better Buildings CHP for Resiliency Accelerator partner. More>>
What happens when TECO engineers tackle interior decorating? You get a creative approach to displaying company photos that capture its very essence. TECO decided to use rings cut from leftover chilled-water piping as picture frames. More>>
Thermal Energy Corp. (TECO), a Texas Medical Center institution, received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2015 ENERGY STAR CHP Award June 29, 2015, at the International District Energy Association’s annual conference in Boston. 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>>
TECO recently honored the military veterans who have courageously served the U.S. and Thermal Energy Corporation. The ceremony included remarks from veteran and TECO board alternate Wes Stewart and the unveiling of a plaque. More>>
In its 2018 annual report, TECO focused on its leadership and customers who are leading the way in their fields. It also marked the 40th anniversary of TECO, which acquired its district energy system from Houston Natural Gas in 1978. More>>
Anyone who was in Houston when Hurricane Harvey hit in August 2017 has a story. Thermal Energy Corporation shares its Harvey experience in “A story of preparedness and resolve” in the spring/summer 2019 issue of District Energy magazine. More>>
TECO started 2019 off strong. On Jan. 27, 2019, TECO set a new safety record: It marked four years – 718,116 hours – worked without a lost-time incident. This significant achievement is a testament to TECO's dedicated employees! More>>
TECO and its employees are huge fans of the Houston Astros, making an annual trek together to MinuteMaid Park to root for their favorite team. This year they attended the June 8 game and several got autographs from superstars like Jose Altuve. More>>
TECO treated employees and their families and friends to a Houston Dynamo game May 18, TECO’s first-ever visit to BBVA Compass Stadium. Eighty-seven employees and guests enjoyed the game, the VIP club, catered food and complimentary parking. 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>>
TECO's President and CEO Steve Swinson currently chairs the International District Energy Association's John Gray Scholarship program to recognize potential future leaders in the district energy and combined heat and power industries. More>>
On May 30, 1978 – before any of our world-champion Houston Astros were born – TECO became the proud owner of the chilled-water and steam system serving buildings on the Texas Medical Center (TMC) campus. Now – in 2018 – TECO is turning 40! More>>
TECO’s employees recently celebrated a major safety milestone: one year without a recordable or lost-time accident. TECO marked the accomplishment by presenting each employee with a Yeti cooler. We take safety seriously! 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>>
TMC Pulse, the monthly publication of Texas Medical Center, features TECO in its June 2017 edition: "Behind a brown brick façade decorated with black and white double helixes—an homage to the district it serves..." lies Thermal Energy Corp. More>>
June 1, 2017, marked the grand opening of Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions on the Texas Medical Center campus. Thermal Energy Corp. began chilled-water service to the building in 2016 while it was under construction. More>>
Officials cut the ribbon on the new $75 million Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS) on the Texas Medical Center campus in March 2017. TECO provides the new 210,000-sq-ft tower on Old Spanish Trail with chilled water and steam. More>>
More and more buildings are rising in the Texas Medical Center, with a number of TECO customers adding new facilities and connecting to our chilled-water and steam system. TECO is tunneling to reach the buildings with the least disruption. More>>
Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) operates and maintains the district energy system that cools and heats the Texas Medical Center campus. Our system maintenance program was featured in District Energy magazine, fourth quarter 2016. More>>
Paul Gervais Bell, Jr. played a pivotal role in the history – even the very existence – of TECO. In late 2013, Bell stepped down as chairman of TECO’s Board of Directors after 14 years at the helm. He passed away October 31, 2016. More>>
Organizations in DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge saved $1.3 billion in five years by reducing energy use, thanks in part to Better Buildings Accelerators. Houston-based TECO is a new Better Buildings CHP for Resiliency Accelerator partner. More>>
What happens when TECO engineers tackle interior decorating? You get a creative approach to displaying company photos that capture its very essence. TECO decided to use rings cut from leftover chilled-water piping as picture frames. More>>
Thermal Energy Corp. (TECO), a Texas Medical Center institution, received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2015 ENERGY STAR CHP Award June 29, 2015, at the International District Energy Association’s annual conference in Boston. 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>>