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Hot Enough For Ya? Tampa Electric Customers Break Energy-Use Record...

Extreme heat spurs record-breaking energy use for summer Extreme heat pushed Tampa Electric customers to use record amounts of energy Wednesday. At 5:17 p.m. Wednesday, customers set a new record f...

August 11, 2021

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

Allow time for underground utilities to be marked before digging; It’s the Law Today, Aug. 11, is also known as 811 Day and serves as an important reminder for Florida residents and excavators to...

August 06, 2021

Tampa Electric and Consumer Representatives Reach Unanimously...

Utility is positioned to deliver smarter, cleaner energy solutions to 800,000 customers in West Central Florida Tampa Electric is pleased to announce that a settlement agreement for its rate reques...

August 03, 2021

Regulators Approve Adjustment to Tampa Electric Bills due to Natural...

Bills will remain significantly below national average and among lowest in Florida The Florida Public Service Commission today unanimously approved Tampa Electric's request to temporarily raise...

July 19, 2021

Natural Gas Prices Push Tampa Electric to Adjust Electric Bills

Bills would remain significantly below national average and among lowest in Florida Due to changes in the prices of natural gas and expected power purchases, Tampa Electric has requested an increas...

July 15, 2021

Tampa Electric Named a Trusted Business Partner in National Study

Tampa Electric was recently recognized as a Trusted Business Partner by commercial customers in a national study. It was among 24 utilities honored for developing trust from business customers....

July 13, 2021

Tampa Electric Appoints New Vice President of Safety

After an extensive search, Tampa Electric has promoted Chip Whitworth to serve as Tampa Electric’s vice president of Safety and Security. “Chip Whitworth exemplifies both the leadership and...

July 04, 2021

Tampa Electric is Prepared to Handle Severe Weather, Encourages...

Tampa Electric is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa and is prepared to respond to severe weather that may affect Florida. The company also encourages customers to plan ahead. Tropical Storm El...

July 02, 2021

Tampa Electric Warns Customers: Scammers May Show Up at Your Front...

During pandemic, scammers also asking for payment through mobile apps Tampa Electric is cautioning customers that scammers have adapted their techniques for the coronavirus pandemic: As many people...

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