News

New TxLED Guidelines Remove Limits on Blending Biodiesel – Effective December 16, 2011
Posted: December 22nd
The federal Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS-2) has mandated significant use of “biomass-based” diesel in the United States. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has concluded that the volumes of biodiesel blended in the Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) market to meet these requirements will have no measurable negative impact on Texas’ air quality. Consequently, TCEQ now allows biodiesel to be added to any TxLED compliant fuel, at any ratio, without additional additization.

Chris Winland named to San Antonio Business Journal's 40 under 40.
Posted: November 10th

PUC holds Two Workshops on Energy Storage in Texas: TESA Comments
Posted: September 30th
TESA submitted comments to the PUC on Project No. 39764 - Issues Relating to Energy Storage and Emerging Technologies.

GRIDbot unveils its installation in Houston September 8th.
Posted: September 7th
The largest fleet installation of EV Charging in the country is a highlight of the City’s commitment to clean technology.

A Mighty Wind
Posted: August 22nd
President of Good Company mentioned in Texas Monthly article on the history of wind in Texas this month.

Can Clean Energy Drive Job Creation? San Antonio, Austin take different routes to find out
Posted: August 22nd
Good Company President quoted.

Good Company selected for Railroad Commission's Eagle Ford Task Force
Posted: August 5th
Chris Winland joins large and small producers, oil field services companies, local elected officials, landowners, and other environmental groups on the task force.

Texas Energy Storage Alliance Bill Signed by Governor
Posted: June 17th
Senate Bill 943 (Carona), a TESA-supported consensus bill, clarifies the rights of energy storage resources that bid into the competitive wholesale market.

Good Company Helping to Launch New Clean Energy Incubator in San Antonio
Posted: May 16th
Chris Winland has been named the interim director of the newly created San Antonio Clean Energy Incubator at the University of Texas at San Antonio's Sustainable Energy Research Institute. UTSA and UTEP were each awarded competitive grants from SECO and the Austin Technology Incubator in February to launch their new incubators.

Good Company develops market opportunities for companies with products and services that are good for the environment and good business.

Bob King Elected to TREIA Board

On Monday, December 7, Good Company President Bob King was announced as one of six newly elected members on the board of the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA). The six new board members are:

Cris Eugster, CPS Energy, San Antonio, TX
Kevin Gresham, E.ON Climate & Renewables North America, Austin, TX
John Hoffner, CH2M Hill, Austin, TX
Robert J. “Bob” King, Good Company Associates, Austin, TX
Billy J. “B. J.” Stanbery, HelioVolt Corporation, Austin, TX
Robert A. “Bob” Webb, Biofuels Power Corporation, Austin, TX

King is honored to be elected to the board of TREIA, a group he helped organize in 1983. In a message to TREIA membership prior to the vote, King said, “Efficiency and renewable energy are increasingly being recognized as real resources for our state, now, with the potential for leading us out of the economic doldrums. But the market, policy and politics is growing more complex, as clean solutions emerge and as we begin to challenge the status quo. The depth and diversity of our experience at Good Company Associates will contribute to TREIA’s continuing effectiveness.”

About TREIA

The Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association is a statewide non-profit organization of companies and individuals involved in solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydro electric energy products and/or services. TREIA publishes renewables market research and industry industry news. It also organizes conferences, workshops, and seminars to market its members and educate the public about renewable energy. As a representative of Texas’ renewable energy industries, TREIA provides advice and leadership on policy issues to government and industry bodies in Texas and across the U.S.

About Bob King

Bob King is president of Good Company Associates, which has provided quality analysis and visionary leadership on new energy efficiency and renewables business and policy in Texas since 1991.  Good Company helped develop the first commercial wind farm in Texas, and is currently supporting development of solar, geothermal, energy storage and smart-technology businesses.  King previously had a 20-year career in government service, as director of renewable energy programs for the Tennessee Valley Authority, energy and resource policy advisor to the Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, the Agriculture Commissioner, Lt. Governor and Governor of Texas, and the Governor of California.