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First big step to building a modern energy grid nears completion

First big step to building a modern energy grid nears completion

May 17, 2021

If you are a Tampa Electric customer, you likely have a new digital smart meter installed at your home or business. In late 2017, we embarked on a multiyear project to upgrade all of our electric meters – more than 810,000...

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Be Aware of Downed Power Lines - and Know How to Respond

Be Aware of Downed Power Lines - and Know How to Respond

September 24, 2020

We at Tampa Electric care about your safety. Tree limbs, weather and vehicle accidents can cause utility lines to fall – and those lines could pose a safety issue....

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Researching the benefits of plugging into the sun

Researching the benefits of plugging into the sun

September 01, 2020

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....

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Habitat trail at the Manatee Viewing Center

Habitat trail at the Manatee Viewing Center

October 21, 2018

The trail in environmental stewardship that the  Manatee Viewing Center  has blazed since 1986  is one that you can enjoy at ground-level....

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Why do I keep having those short power outages that make my clocks blink? Are they surges?

Why do I keep having those short power outages that make my clocks blink? Are they surges?

October 14, 2014

Momentary interruptions of your power can last up to a few seconds and are usually caused by a temporary short circuit. Short circuits occur when...

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