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News Releases 2020

Beware of Energy Vampires This Halloween: Unplug Unused Appliances

As zombies and ghosts prepare to invade your neighborhood later this month, it’s a great time to watch for goblins that may already be lurking inside your house – vampires. “Energy vampires” are...

September 24, 2020

Emera announces the planned retirement of Nancy Tower in mid-2021

Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) today announced the planned retirement of Nancy Tower, current president and chief executive officer of Tampa Electric, in mid-2021. “Nancy has had an impressive career at...

September 08, 2020

Tampa Electric Warns Customers: Scammers Using New Twist on Old Scam

Scammers now requesting payment through mobile applications Tampa Electric is cautioning customers that scammers have adapted their techniques for the coronavirus pandemic: Aggressive scammers are...

September 03, 2020

Rising Natural Gas Prices to Affect Tampa Electric Bills for 2021

The utility’s bills to remain among the lowest in Florida and significantly below national average After significantly lowering bills during the pandemic, Tampa Electric is seeking to raise custome...

August 26, 2020

Tampa Electric to Begin Installing Some Power Lines Underground

Storm Protection Plan will help utility to restore power faster to all customers after severe weather Tampa Electric has begun to implement its Storm Protection Plan, which will strengthen the...

August 24, 2020

Tampa Electric Sending Crews to Louisiana to Help Restore Electricity

Line workers to help Entergy Louisiana restore power after Tropical Storms Laura and Marco Tampa Electric sent more than 100 people to Louisiana today to help Entergy Louisiana to restore power aft...

August 11, 2020

On 8/11, Tampa Electric Reminds Floridians to Call 811 Before Digging

Allowing time for underground utilities to be marked before digging can reduce injury and loss of service August 11 is also known as 811 Day and serves as an important reminder for Florida resident...

July 10, 2020

Tampa Electric Customers to Benefit from Several New Energy-Saving...

Tampa Electric customers will soon benefit from several new and updated energy-efficiency programs, including the return of a popular program, now called Prime Time Plus. “Tampa Electric is proud t...

July 07, 2020

Mike Sewell Named Director of Federal Affairs for Tampa Electric and...

Tampa Electric and TECO Peoples Gas have named Mike Sewell as their new director of Federal Affairs. Sewell will provide federal-level support and advocacy of Tampa Electric’s, Peoples Gas’ and New...

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