Tampa Electric's Polk Power Station has been
producing electricity since 1996.
The Polk Power Station is a 250 MWe,
state-of-the-art integrated gasification combined-cycle (IGCC)
power plant that was partially funded by the U.S. Department of
Energy. The facility began demonstration operations in the fall
of 1996. TECO Power Services provided project management
expertise during construction and aided in start-up operations.
On October 1, 2001, the project began commercial operation and
operational responsibilities were transferred to Tampa Electric
Company.
Project Essentials
Located in Mulberry, Polk County Florida
Owned by Tampa Electric Company
50/50 DOE Cost Share Demonstration Project
Began demonstration service in 1996; commercial service
in 2001
