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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.

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Robert J. King - President


Bob King is the founder and president of Good Company Associates. King has provided visionary leadership on state and local policy in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy since 1972. King founded Good Company Associates in 1991, and the firm has played an important role in the evolution of efficiency and renewables policy, including performance contracting, renewable portfolio standards, utility efficiency rebate and incentive programs, state and local government efficiency programs, advanced meter infrastructure and “smart energy technology.”

Under King’s leadership, Good Company also provides insightful business development support and assistance to emerging new clean energy technology companies, or companies wishing to offer new clean energy products and services. Previous to Good Company Associates, King served as a Vice President of Resource Management International, now Navigant Consulting, and regional director of KENETECH Corporation. King also had a 20-year career in government service, including positions such as the first director of renewable energy programs for the Tennessee Valley Authority, and as an energy policy advisor to the Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, the Lt. Governor of Texas, and to the Governor of Texas. He created and directed an Office of Natural Resources for the Texas Agriculture Commissioner. He was also an advisor to the Governor of California, serving as the director of the Governor’s SolarCal Council, and the Local Government Commission on Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy, and provided staff support and facilitation for a California Public Utility Commission Citizen’s Advisory Committee.

King was the founder of the Texas Solar Energy Society in 1977, the Texas Renewable Energy Industry Association in 1983, the California Wind Energy Association in 1982, and the Agricultural Gas Users Association in 1985. He was Chairman of the CalSEAL (Solar Energy Assurance Labeling) program in 1983. King was a member of the Texas 1992 Governor’s Sustainable Energy Development Commission. Good Company was the coordinating contractor for the Texas LoanSTAR energy efficiency loan program statewide. King helped establish the Texas Consortium for Advanced Fuel Cell Research, Fuel Cells Texas (a non-profit trade association), Efficiency Texas, and the Center for Commercialization of Electric Technologies. King was elected to the board of directors of the Texas Renewable Energy Industry Association for a two year term from 2010 to 2011.

King is a graduate of Vanderbilt University’s Engineering School, and the University of Texas’ LBJ School of Public Affairs. He is a registered engineer. King is a board member of the Gulf Coast Power Association and the National Peak Load Management Alliance, and a member of the Association of Energy Service Professionals and the Association of Energy Engineers. He is also a member of the Central Texas Sustainable Indicators Project and Chairman of the Council on At-Risk Youth.