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News Releases 2022

Tampa Electric Seeking Businesses to Apply for Drive Smart Program

Tampa Electric is seeking applications from local businesses interested in installing public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs).

June 03, 2022

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.

June 01, 2022

Tampa Electric Prepares Year ‘Round to Handle Hurricane Season

Hurricane season starts today, and Tampa Electric is prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store.

May 19, 2022

For National Electrical Safety Month, Tampa Electric Reminds Customers...

May is National Electrical Safety Month, and Tampa Electric is joining the annual effort to remind customers to stay safe near electrical equipment. Taking simple steps can help to prevent electric...

April 29, 2022

Tampa Electric Earns Tree Line USA® Status for Fourteenth Consecutive...

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 fourteenth...

April 21, 2022

Tampa Electric Reminds Homeowners to Call 811 Before Planting Trees...

Construction work and DIY yard projects are on the rise, and you need to know what’s below With longer days and temperate springtime weather, homeowners are spending more time planting and working ...

March 07, 2022

Tampa Electric Warns Customers: Scamming is on the Rise

Be Wary of Anyone Demanding Immediate Payment through a Mobile App Tampa Electric is cautioning customers that scamming has been on the rise, including demands for electronic payments through cash ...

March 01, 2022

Volatile Natural Gas Prices Push Tampa Electric to Adjust Bills

Bills would remain among the lowest in Florida and below the national average Tampa Electric customers will see higher bills in April due to volatile natural gas prices. Even with the adjustment, t...

February 28, 2022

Tampa Electric to Launch Innovative – and Floating – Renewable Energy...

In support of Tampa Electric’s vision to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the company is launching an innovative renewable energy project – that floats. Tampa Electric is completing...

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