The future MacDill Power Station is a collaboration between TECO and MacDill Air Force Base that will allow Tampa Electric to both generate and store power on the base, providing energy resiliency for the base and customers.

The initiative will help meet the needs of the growing community and provide several critical benefits.

• The additional power generating capability will further insulate customers from the impacts of extreme hot and cold weather, which can temporarily increase electricity demand beyond the available supply.
• The small size and agility of this power plant will allow Tampa Electric to provide a quick and efficient energy boost to the grid as a complement to intermittent energy sources like solar, which can be interrupted by cloud cover and at night.
• The new battery system will store energy generated by Tampa Electric’s fleet of power generating stations, providing an additional layer of energy resiliency by allowing a quick burst of energy in periods of sudden increased demand.
• Using this nimble system to address upward fluctuations in energy demand will allow Tampa Electric’s larger power stations to operate more efficiently, reducing carbon emissions across the company’s portfolio of power generating stations. 
• The power plant will provide a back-up energy source for MacDill Air Force Base, supporting safety and continuity of military operations in times of emergency.

MacDill Power Station is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2026.