Electric Utility
Tallahassee's
electric system has a total generating capacity of 800 megawatts, delivered
by 3000 miles of transmission and distribution lines, including 1600 miles
of underground distribution lines. We employ 295 people, who serve over
115,000 homes and businesses in the Tallahassee area. We have provided quality
electric service to the capital city of Florida for over 100 years.
- Electric Utility Receives National Reliability and Safety Award, Tree Line USA Designation and State-wide Safety Award
Quick Connections
- Combined-cycle repowering reduces fuel
cost, decreases emissions-
Read The Combined Cycle Journal article (PDF) - Facility Connection Requirements (PDF) - A document to identify the technical requirements for generation, transmission and end-use facility connections.
- 2008 Load and Energy Forecast Report (PDF) - The Electric Utility's 2008 forecast of seasonal peak demand and annual energy requirements for the next twenty years.
- Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List (PDF) - self-contained meter sockets and enclosures approved for use in the service area served by the City of Tallahassee.
- Call Before You Dig - 800-432-4770 or on the web at callsunshine.com.
- Electrical Safety - Electricity is our friend, when used safely.
- Schools on Solar - Schools on Solaris a partnership between Your Own Utilities and the Leon County School District to install solar PV and thermal systems at local schools.
- Power Plants - Your Own Utilities operates three power plants including the C. H. Corn Hydroelectric Plant.
- Solar Energy - Solar energy projects in Tallahassee.
- Electric Utility Ten Year Site Plan - Every year the City's Electric Utility and other utilities in the state submit to the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) a Ten Year Site Plan (TYSP).
- Tree Trimming -The City of Tallahassee's Electric Utility Forester is responsible to administer a community based customer friendly program to manage our "urban forests" growing in the vicinity of power lines.
Utility Projects