Based in Houston, Thompson first joined TAS Energy in 2008 as Director of Industrial Business and in his new role, will continue his responsibilities in leading the growth and development of global business within the power generation industry focusing on providing customers with efficiency soluti…]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/russell-thompson-promoted-to-vice-president-of-tas-energys-industrial-business.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/tas-energy-a.html HOUSTON (May 10, 2012) – TAS Energy has been awarded a contract for the largest Generation Storage™, a combination of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) and Turbine Inlet Chilling (TIC), project in the United States announced Craig Hurlbert, CEO of TAS Energy. The contract was awarded by Warren County Energy Partners (WCEP), a joint venture between Zachry Industrial, Inc. and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. WCEP was selected by Dominion as the EPC contractor for the Dominion Virginia Power Warren County Power Station and is expected to be operational in 2014.

…]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/tas-energy-a.html http://www.tas.com/news-articles/re/performance-testing-on-geothermal-power-plant-begins.html Power Engineering

U.S. Geothermal Inc., a developer, seller and producer of geothermal energy, said that its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, TAS Energy Inc., has started performance testing on the new 8.6 MW San Emidio power plant in Nevada.

Performance testing includes guaranteed output, capacity, reliability and continuous operation tests that the plant must pass to achieve both commercial operation under the power purchase agreement and substantial completion under the EPC contract.

The plant has undergone comp…]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/news-articles/re/performance-testing-on-geothermal-power-plant-begins.html http://www.tas.com/news-articles/tic/state-electricity-officials-weigh-supply-concerns-ahead-of-summers-heat.html State electricity officials weigh supply concerns ahead of summer's heat

When Central Texans flip a light switch, within four seconds the manager of the state's primary electricity grid automatically sends a price signal ordering more power.

"Electricity is the ultimate just-in-time delivery," said Warren Lasher, director of system planning for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the grid serving 85 percent of Texans.

Maintaining that almost instantaneous balance between supply and demand is a challenge for a competitive wholesale electricity m…]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 14:15:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/news-articles/tic/state-electricity-officials-weigh-supply-concerns-ahead-of-summers-heat.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/tas-energy-joins-the-california-energy-storage-alliance.html The California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA) today announced that TAS Energy has joined as a member of its Steering Committee. As a leading international energy technology company with products that incorporate advanced energy storage technologies, TAS Energy lends an invaluable perspective to CESA, the voice of the energy storage industry in California.

“Advanced energy storage technology helps improve the efficiency of the entire elec­tric power system, helping lower power costs for consumers, enhancing the reliability of the power grid, and decreasing pollution,” said Janice Lin…]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/tas-energy-joins-the-california-energy-storage-alliance.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/ Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/ http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/guillot-named-director.html HOUSTON, TEXAS (April 9, 2012) – TAS Energy, a technology company providing clean economic power solutions by focusing on the energy efficiency and renewable markets, has named Loyd Guillot Director of the Modular Data Centers business announced Mike Brady, President of TAS Energy.

Located in the company’s headquarters in Houston, Texas, Guillot has been responsible for product development and identifying growth opportunities in the data center market over the last four years. Prior to those responsibilities, he served as Design Manager supporting all businesses within…]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:39:45 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/guillot-named-director.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/ergin-named-managing-director-of-tas-energy-turkey.html

Prior to joining TAS Energy in 2009 as Regiona…]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:28:06 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/ergin-named-managing-director-of-tas-energy-turkey.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/tas-energy-announces-new-office-in-istanbul,-turkey.html ISTANBUL, TURKEY (March 14, 2012) – TAS Energy, a technology company providing clean, economic power solutions by focusing on the energy efficiency and renewable markets, has opened a new office facility in Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey to provide an increased focus on service capabilities and support for customers on a local level.

The facility will serve as a hub for sales, engineering and project execution in the region and will be led by Eren Ergin, Managing Director of TAS Energy Turkey. 

“TAS Energy is committed to providing our customers with the highest l…]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:37:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/tas-energy-announces-new-office-in-istanbul,-turkey.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/tas-energy-wins-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-award-for-geothermal-project-of-the-year.html HOUSTON (February 14, 2012) – TAS Energy wins 2012 Excellence in Renewable Energy Award for Geothermal Project of the Year at the Renewable Energy World conference.

The Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards recognize the best companies, people and projects in the North American renewable energy industry and represent abilities that signify excellence in five technologies: Solar, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal and Hydro.

The Geothermal Project of the Year Award went to the new high efficiency binary expander design for the Terra-G…]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:03:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/tas-energy-wins-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-award-for-geothermal-project-of-the-year.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/heat-is-power-association-launches-to-boost-production-of-emission-free-electricity.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:15:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/heat-is-power-association-launches-to-boost-production-of-emission-free-electricity.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/re/heat-is-power-act-is-re-introduced-in-the-u.s.html Washington D.C., August 29, 2011- Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY) led an effort of bipartisan Representatives including Ron Paul (R-TX), Jay Inslee (D-WA) and Shelly Berkley (D-NV) in re-introducing the Heat is Power Act, H.R. 2812.

The Heat is Power Act will provide an investment tax credit or production tax credit for new innovative technology that produces clean, emission free electricity from waste heat generated by industrial processes which will help stimulate growth in the waste heat-to-power market and create new jobs.

The Heat is Power Act would mo…]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/re/heat-is-power-act-is-re-introduced-in-the-u.s.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/re/tas-energy-honored-by-the-geothermal-energy-association-with-technology-advancement-award.html TAS Energy Honored by the Geothermal Energy Association with Technology Advancement Award

Houston- August 25, 2011- TAS Energy was awarded the Geothermal Energy Association’s first technology advancement award for their new, high efficiency binary expander.  TAS Energy was chosen among top tier finalists; Atlas Copco Gas and Process Division, Enel Green Power North America, Geo Tek Energy LLC, Nevada Geothermal Power, and Star Energy.

President Mike Brady accepted the award, "We are proud to accept this award among such top tier technologies.  A special thanks goes out…]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:23:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/re/tas-energy-honored-by-the-geothermal-energy-association-with-technology-advancement-award.html http://www.tas.com/news-articles/tic/tas-energy-closed-deal-for-renewable-energy-growth.html TAS Energy has closed a financing deal from California venture capitalist Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to provide late stage capital to support continued growth in renewables (such as geothermal and waste heat), and energy-efficiency solutions. TAS' heat to power solutions can be used for solar thermal solutions/intermittent power projects.

"Our waste heat and geothermal solutions are base load so they contribute non-intermittent renewable energy to the grid," Gary Hilberg, Executive Vice President of TAS, said in an interview with FierceSmartGrid. "Our turbine inl…]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:03:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/news-articles/tic/tas-energy-closed-deal-for-renewable-energy-growth.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/chair-of-the-white-house-council-on-environmental-quality-visits-tas-energy-headquarters.html Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Visits TAS Energy Headquarters

Houston, Texas. – TAS Energy, an industry leading technology company providing economic renewable energy and energy efficiency modular solutions, hosted the White House Council on Environmental Quality Chairwoman Nancy Sutley who was joined by U.S. Representative for the 18th Congressional District of Texas Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee on Tuesday, June 28th.

Chairwoman Sutley and Congresswoman Jackson Lee met with TAS E…]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:37:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/chair-of-the-white-house-council-on-environmental-quality-visits-tas-energy-headquarters.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/tas-energy-closes-deal-with-kleiner-perkins-caufield-and-byers.html HOUSTON, TX (June 28, 2011)—TAS Energy Inc. (www.tas.com) today announced it has closed a late stage financing from Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers (KPCB).  This funding will be utilized to support the growth TAS is realizing across all four of its business units that focus on renewables and energy efficiency.

“We welcome the Kleiner Perkins team to TAS”, said TAS Chairman and CEO, Craig Hurlbert. “Kleiner Perkins has a rich history in investing in winners, so their investment at this stage in our development is yet another validation point for us that we have the right team and the …]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:03:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/tas-energy-closes-deal-with-kleiner-perkins-caufield-and-byers.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/white-house-ceq-chair-to-join-houston-manufacturers-and-students-in-discussions-on-energy-efficiency.html EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Obama’s environmental advisor, Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council Environmental Quality, will join local Houston workers and students Tuesday, June 28, 2011 to discuss the Obama Administration’s initiatives to bolster American clean energy and energy efficiency manufacturing, jobs, and global competitiveness. On Tuesday morning, Chair Sutley will join workers for a tour and roundtable discussion at Houston-bas…]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:58:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/white-house-ceq-chair-to-join-houston-manufacturers-and-students-in-discussions-on-energy-efficiency.html http://www.tas.com/news-articles/tic/tas-energy-featured-as-waste-heat-technology-provider-and-industry-leader-in-policy-action.html The waste heat from industrial processes now has an advocacy group and a fledgling effort to get it recognized where financial players would notice -- in the tax code.

A “hidden resource” for clean power generation is being promoted in Congress and throughout the states, one that its supporters point out is being wasted without anyone noticing. The waste heat from industrial processes now has an advocacy group and a fledgling effort to get it recognized where financial players would notice -- in the tax code.

Supporters want equal treatment with other renewable resources and…]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 13:30:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/news-articles/tic/tas-energy-featured-as-waste-heat-technology-provider-and-industry-leader-in-policy-action.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/re/tas-energy-awarded-contract-for-geothermal-binary-plant.html HOUSTON - (BUSINESS WIRE) – TAS Energy, Inc. ("TAS") today announced it was awarded a contract by USG Oregon, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Geothermal Inc., a leading renewable energy company, to provide a modular binary geothermal power plant for the Neal Hot Springs project in eastern Oregon. The plant is expected to be commissioned in the middle of 2012.

The Neal Hot Springs project is the first geothermal project to obtain a loan guarantee under the Department of Energy’s Title XVII loan guarantee program, which was created by the Energy Policy Act of 20…]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:43:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/re/tas-energy-awarded-contract-for-geothermal-binary-plant.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/re/tas-energy-selected-as-innovative-clean-energy-technology-supplier.html U.S. Geothermal has selected TAS Energy Inc. (“TAS”) to supply high efficiency, modular, clean energy power plant technology for its Neal Hot Springs geothermal power plant in Eastern Oregon.

U.S. Geothermal Inc., a renewable energy company, on June 10, was offered a conditional commitment for a $102.2-million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") to construct the planned 22-megawatt-net pow…]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:54:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/re/tas-energy-selected-as-innovative-clean-energy-technology-supplier.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/tas-has-won-the-2009-presidents-e-award-for-export.html Diversified green energy company TAS was one of 21 companies in the U.S. and one of two recipients in Texas to win this prestigious award. The President’s ‘E’ Award is the highest honor the federal government can give to any domestic entity that has made significant contributions to the increase of American exports. “Today we celebrate the achievements of companies that have shown the foresight and ability to grow and prosper through a strong export strategy. Exporting U.S.-manufactured goods and services plays an important role in rebuilding the American economy and creating jobs at home,”…]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/all/tas-has-won-the-2009-presidents-e-award-for-export.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/walter-m-higgins-iii-appointed-to-tas-board-of-directors.html Houston, TX. October 27, 2009 – TAS, provider of energy conversion solutions, announced today the election of Walter M. Higgins III to its Board of Directors. Mr. Higgins brings significant industry experience to TAS’ board. Walt Higgins retired as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Pacific Resources (now NV Energy) on July 31st, 2007.  Walt served as Chairman and CEO of Sierra Pacific twice, from August 2000 to his retirement and previously, prior to the July 1999 merger with Nevada Power, from 1993 to January 1998.  He previously served as Chairman, President and …]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:08:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/walter-m-higgins-iii-appointed-to-tas-board-of-directors.html http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/richard-r-stewart-appointed-to-tas-board-of-directors.html Houston, TX. October 27, 2009 – TAS, provider of energy conversion solutions, announced today the election of Richard R. Stewart to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stewart brings significant industry and international experience to TAS’ board. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Aero Energy, a division of GE Energy, and as an officer of General Electric Company from 1998 until his retirement in December 2006. From 1972 to 1998, Mr. Stewart served in various positions of increasing responsibility at Stewart and Stevenson Services, Inc., including Group President and member o…]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:04:00 -0600 http://www.tas.com/press-releases/tic/richard-r-stewart-appointed-to-tas-board-of-directors.html http://www.tas.com/news-articles/tic/coach-em-up-how-craig-hurlbert-put-together-teams-and-systems-to-drive-turbine-air-systems.html Published in Smart Business Houston. Entrepreneur of the Year^® July 2009