Maximize the value of your service.
Whether you’re new to the area or just moved to a new home, we’re ready to serve your energy needs. Tampa Electric is committed to delivering long-term affordability and reliability by strengthening our power grid, modernizing our plants and investing in solar technology. Our goal is to create a thriving community all our customers can enjoy.
To get the most out of your service and stay on top of important tips, updates and savings programs, please review the topics below.
Open An Online Account
View bills & payments, monitor usage, set up communications preferences and more, whenever and wherever you want.
- Choose Billing Options
Save paper, protect your information and even out your bill with Paperless and Budget Billing.
- Set Payment Options
Pay your way with convenient payment options to fit your needs – secure bank payments, credit cards and more.
- Connect With Us
Sign up for our e-newsletter for special offers, new product and service announcements, tips and other important information. You can also connect with us on your favorite social media sites.
- Enroll In Account Notifications
Sign up for email, automated phone or text reminders for billing and payment status, outages, appointments and programs and services.
- Monitor Your Energy Usage
Check out your interactive bill for personalized energy insights and a monthly and yearly usage comparison with actionable recommendations.
Save Money & Energy In Your Home
Whether you rent or own, we have ways to help you save with more than 30 energy savings programs to choose from – more than any other utility in Florida.- Learn About Clean Renewable Energy
Make a statement about your commitment to the environment with locally produced solar energy. As Florida’s top producer of solar energy per customer, Tampa Electric makes it easy for you to support renewable energy, even when a rooftop system isn't an option.
- Protect Your Investment with Zap Cap Systems®
Avoid expensive power surges, enroll in Tampa Electric's Zap Cap Systems® – advanced surge protection and backup power for your home. - Light Up Your Business with Bright Choices®
Bright Choices provides customizable state-of-the-art energy-efficient LED outdoor lighting solutions for your home – enjoy no up-front costs, maintenance or repair fees for life of the installation.
Be Prepared
Visit our Storm Center for tips and resources on preparing for, staying safe during, and recovering from severe weather and hurricanes.- Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
To help you stay safe, we’ve assembled important tips and resources on severe weather safety issues. We urge you to review this information. Make it a priority to prepare early, monitor emergency officials for the latest weather conditions and use extreme caution in blue skies and gray. - See How We Prepare
Our Storm Protection Plan (SPP) is part of our commitment to providing you with safe, affordable and reliable electric service – reducing restoration costs and providing faster restoration after a storm. - Count On Us To Get The Power On
Learn how we restore power during widespread outages. Our goal is to restore the largest number of customers in the shortest amount of time – as soon as it is safe to do so. - Report & Monitor Outages
While we maintain 99.98% service reliability and invest millions each year in advanced technology, outages may still occur. Let us know. - Enroll In Outage Notifications
Stay in the know about outages and restorations affecting your service via email, text or automated phone call. - Stay Safe Around Electricity
Safety is Tampa Electric’s top priority. We are committed to the safety of our people, our customers and our community.
Florida is Our Home Too
We take pride in supporting and protecting Florida’s unique ecosystems, pristine waters, beautiful landscapes and incredible wildlife because we believe we can make a difference.-
Learn About Clean Renewable Energy
Tampa Electric is Florida’s top producer of solar energy per customer. By the end of 2026, 17% of our energy will come from the sun, enough to power 260,000 homes. - Explore Real Florida Wildlife
The Florida Conservation and Technology Center (FCTC) shows nature at its finest. FCTC is 500 acres of stewardship, research, habitat restoration, help for endangered species, education and fun from Tampa Electric, the Florida Aquarium and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.- FCTC is also home to the Manatee Viewing Center and the Tom Hernandez Clean Energy Center.
- The Manatee Viewing Center is a refuge for manatees in the winter months when they leave colder waters to return to their warm and welcoming second home. In 2023, the Manatee Viewing Center was selected as one of USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for best free attractions.
- The Tom Hernandez Clean Energy Center is an open-air shaded pavilion with fun interactive games powered by solar, wind and the grid that offers something for all your loved ones.
- FCTC is also home to the Manatee Viewing Center and the Tom Hernandez Clean Energy Center.
Giving Back Is Key
For more than 120 years, Tampa Electric has been a strong community partner. Our company and team members typically donate about $2 million and volunteer nearly 30,000 hours annually. In 2022, we supported about 156 local events and worked with over 100 community organizations.- Helping Our Neighbors in Need
We partner with several organizations to help customers who may be experiencing temporary hardship. These include Metropolitan Ministries, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, 211 Network, the Red Cross and our Share program. TECO's Share program helps customers in need pay their electric bills. The program is funded through the tax-deductible contributions of businesses, customers and community partners. To help those donations go even further, we match them dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000. Please donate to our Share program and help us transmit feel-good energy!
Thank you for allowing us to serve your energy needs. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us.
