Power Plants
The City of Tallahassee has been in the power generation
business since 1902, when a small generating plant was built to provide
power to 92 street lamps the city bought to replace existing gas lights.
A major advantage of a publicly-owned power system is that revenues from
generation and sale of electric power can be used to pay a part of the
cost of providing government services to the community.
Providing Tallahassee Power On Demand
The City of Tallahassee's Electric Utility serves over 100,000 Tallahassee households and businesses with electric power. The system covers a 221-square mile territory and utilizes over 170 miles of transmission lines. The system's total generating capacity of 667 megawatts is adequate to meet Tallahassee's present peak electric demand, and future expansion is planned to assure that Tallahassee's electric system keeps pace with the community's growth.
C. H. Corn Power Plant
The C. H. Corn facility is a hydroelectric generating plant located 20 miles southwest of Tallahassee, on Lake Talquin. This plant is one of only two hydroelectric plants in the state of Florida.
Arvah B. Hopkins Generating Station
The Arvah Hopkins Power Plant is located on 230 acres of land 7 miles west of Tallahassee on Geddie Road. The area, covered with oaks and pines, provides a haven for a variety of wildlife.
Sam O. Purdom Generating Station
The Purdom Generating Facility is located on the beautiful St. Marks River in the City of St. Marks and has been in operation since 1952. Purdom Unit 8, first envisioned in the mid 90's, began generating power in 2000.