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News Releases 2018

Tampa Electric's new meters will deliver benefits to all customers

Tampa Electric has begun installing state-of-the-art, smart electric meters for every customer – part of a multi-year project to build a smarter energy grid that will deliver safe, more reliable an...

August 24, 2018

Tampa Electric proposes additional reduction to energy bills for 2019

The second reduction drops bills to significantly below national average and among the lowest in Florida Beginning in January, Tampa Electric residential customers could see monthly bills below $10...

August 20, 2018

Tampa Electric customers will benefit from tax reform

Regulators approved reducing customers’ bills in January Tampa Electric will reduce customer bills and collect $100 million less annually, thanks to changes in federal tax law. Today, the Florida...

July 13, 2018

Low-flying helicopters to patrol Tampa Electric’s power lines

Area residents need not be alarmed if they see low-flying helicopters hovering around Tampa Electric transmission lines next week. It’s part of the company’s ongoing inspection of transmission...

May 30, 2018

Tampa Electric prepares year ‘round to handle hurricane season

Utility to implement enhancements and lessons learned from Hurricane Irma Hurricane season starts June 1, and Tampa Electric is ready for whatever Mother Nature has in store. The company’s year-rou...

May 24, 2018

Tampa Electric to modernize one Big Bend unit to operate on natural...

The modernization project will make utility cleaner, greener, and will save customers money As part of Tampa Electric's commitment to clean energy, the utility is making significant changes to our...

May 08, 2018

Regulators support Tampa Electric's new solar projects

Tampa Electric on track to have highest percentage of solar energy in Florida The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today reviewed Tampa Electric's first phase of solar projects and unanimous...

April 27, 2018

Tampa Electric earns Tree Line USA® status for tenth consecutive year

The company is recognized for the care it takes in protecting the community’s trees. The National Arbor Day Foundation™ has recognized Tampa Electric as a Tree Line USA® utility for the tenth...

April 04, 2018

Peoples Gas and Tampa Electric remind homeowners to call 811 before...

April marks the 11th annual National Safe Digging Month With warmer days and longer evenings, it's prime time for planting and other outdoor projects – and it's a perfect time to remind homeowners ...

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