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Researching the benefits of plugging into the sun

Demolition is underway at Tampa Electric’s Eastern Service Area in Tampa – the first step towards building the state’s first Integrated Renewable Energy System or what some are calling a solar canopy. Approved by the Florida Public Service Commission in July, the solar canopy system will integrate three elevated solar arrays with a generating capacity of 800 kilowatts. It will include battery storage capable of reserving 1,000 kilowatts of power…

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Community Environment

Coming soon: shared solar for the rest of us.

Sun Select

Do you live in multi-family housing? Is your home surrounded by shade trees? Do you rent? Are you a low-maintenance kind of person? Then you may be among the 75 percent of our customers who can’t, or prefer not to, take advantage of rooftop solar. You’re in luck, because Tampa Electric will soon offer you a way to purchase solar power from a large, local solar site to match some…

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Why Florida utility companies are switching to solar

Solar energy and other types of renewables are becoming increasingly popular. Accessibility is up, the technology has improved and costs have gone down. Add in the fact that renewables are better for the environment and it’s not surprising that more and more power companies in Florida are investing in solar initiatives. Consumers are also interested in more environmentally-friendly energy solutions. Surveys have consistently shown that consumers have favorable views of…

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(Sun)light, camera, action: Big Bend solar field is ready for prime time

As with any solar array, cloudy weather limits the amount of electrical power Tampa Electric’s new 23-megawatt facility in Apollo Beach can generate. But through the power of television, the array now has a bright shining spotlight whether it’s sunny or not – generating excitement for a renewable-energy future that TECO is proud to help create. The array, on company-owned land near Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center and Big Bend…

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Community Environment

EcoFest 2017 is your Earth Day celebration this Saturday, April 22, at Lowry Park!

EcoFest 2017 – it’s your incredible opportunity to do your part for the environment on Earth Day by coming to the park this Saturday, April 22 – Lowry Park in Tampa, that is. Hosted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida’s Student Affairs & Student Success department and Learning Gate Community School – and powered by Renewable Energy from Tampa Electric – it’s an annual celebration from 10 a.m. to…

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