Taylor Energy Center

On July 3, the Taylor Energy Center announced plans to suspend permitting activities while participating in a recently announced state dialogue on Florida's energy future.

The suspension will allow the utilities time to assess how best to meet their customers' electricity needs in ways consistent with growing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions. A final decision must be confirmed by the governing boards for the four municipal electric utilities that are working together on this project.

Project Information
For the most updated information on the Taylor Energy Center, please visit the project's Web site. For information about the City of Tallahassee's potential participation in the project, please review the information in the links on this page.

Our Commitment

Protecting the environment is part of the City's values and mission. Here are just a few recent examples:

Tallahassee's Purdom Unit 8 generating unit uses treated wastewater from St. Marks, and recycles the water so that it doesn't end up in a nearby river.
The National Arbor Day Society has named Tallahassee a Tree City USA for 13 years.
The City Commission has committed millions of dollars to helping residents reduce energy consumption with everything from low-cost loans and upgraded heating and air conditioning systems, to free home ceiling insulation and window replacement for low-income residents and free home energy audits.
The Electric Utility has invested in solar demonstration and hydroelectric projects. In fact, the City receives a portion of its power from the Lake Talquin hydroelectric dam, one of only two hydroelectric projects in Florida.
The City's Parks & Recreation Department has been named the best in America, based partly on its commitment to the environment.
Tallahassee was recently awarded the Outstanding City Program award from Recycle Florida Today, Inc., in recognition of innovative recycling programs implemented throughout many City departments.
The Department Of Environmental Protection has awarded the City of Tallahassee the 1st place award for Superior Accomplishment in Environmental Stewardship for three years in a row.

News Releases

Taylor Energy Center to Suspend Plant Permitting and Participate in State Dialogue on Florida's Energy Future
Citizens Vote Yes: North Florida Power Project Will Remain an Option
City Releases Economic Impact Review of North Florida Power Project (October 25)
Preliminary Plans Show Coal Critical to Reliability, Cost (October 14)
NFPP Information Meetings Planned (October 4)
Commissioners to Attend Chamber Forum (October 4)
Tallahassee Co-Sponsors Community Forum on North Florida Power Project (September 21)
Big Bend Environmental Forum - September 22 (September 16)
Taylor County Selected for New Power Plant (September 14)
City of Tallahassee Joins North Florida Power Project (July 14)
City Staff to Brief Commission on Coal Plant at Workshop (June 24)
City Electric Utility Considers Fuel Partnership (June 2)

References and Links

Agenda Items (all items in PDF format)

Approval Energy Cost Recovery Clause (ECRC) Update (September 20)
Reallocation of Funds for Strategic Electric Communication (September 14)
Election - North Florida Power Project (September 14)
Referendum Election - North Florida Power Project (August 24)
Discussion of Participation in the Proposed North Florida Power Project (July 6)
Introductory Briefing and Discussion of Process for Participation in the Proposed North Florida Power Project (June 30)
Discussion of the Proposed North Florida Power Project (July 13)

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