Kansas-based Westar Energy has completed and placed in full operation the sulfur dioxide removal scrubber system on the Jeffrey Energy Center's Unit-1 electricity generator. As a result, the flue gas from the unit is being scrubbed to remove sulfur dioxide emissions.

Tampa Electric today announced that phase two of the installation of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipment at the company's Big Bend Power Station is complete.

Tampa Electric today announced that the company will install five new 60-megawatt (MW) peaking units to serve its growing service territory. The new peaking units will provide power during periods of peak customer demand in a reliable and environmentally friendly manner.

Pratt & Whitney Power Systems has signed an agreement with Tampa Electric Company, a subsidiary of Teco Energy, for five 60MW FT8 SWIFTPAC units. According to Pratt & Whitney, the five units will provide 300MW of reserve energy for use during periods of high electricity demand.

By Mike Salinero, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Apr. 12--APOLLO BEACH -- Over the past 60 years, dredging, filling and construction have wiped out half the marshes and mangroves that once lined Tampa Bay.