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10/6/11:
Tampa Electric and Florida solar energy center to install solar system at Centennial Middle School in Pasco County
Tampa Electric announced today it has joined with the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), a research institute of the University of Central Florida, to install a 10-kilowatt solar array at Centennial Middle School in Pasco County.


9/9/11:
Customers can register for Tampa Electric’s rebates for solar arrays
During the next three weeks, Tampa Electric customers may register for $1.5 million in solar rebates for installing new photovoltaic (PV) systems at their homes or businesses.


5/2/11:
Tampa Electric offers new energy-efficiency programs and increased rebates on existing programs to help customers save money on energy costs
Tampa Electric announced today that it will launch enhancements to its existing residential energy-efficiency programs.


4/21/11:
Customers claim $1 million in Tampa Electric rebates to install photovoltaic systems
Tampa Electric today announced that within 72 hours, customers claimed the maximum $1 million in rebates the company made available to help fund the installation of new photovoltaic systems at their home or business.


4/20/11:
Tampa Electric celebrates Earth Day at local events and through ongoing renewable energy efforts
Tampa Electric will celebrate Earth Day 2010 at two local Earth Day events as it continues to offer its customers new renewable energy options.


4/12/11:
Tampa Electric will pay rebates for new solar installations starting April 18
Tampa Electric today announced that the company will pay rebates to customers who install new solar water heating systems and/or new PV systems at their homes or businesses.


3/29/11:
Tampa Electric launches a new electric vehicle website
Tampa Electric debuted today a new section on its website devoted to electric vehicles.


4/16/10:
Tampa Electric celebrates Earth Day at local events and through ongoing energy-efficiency and renewable energy efforts
Tampa Electric will celebrate Earth Day 2010 at two local Earth Day events as it continues to offer its customers new and enhanced energy-efficiency and renewable energy options.


12/15/09:
Florida Public Service Commission approves Tampa Electric’s contract to purchase solar photovoltaic energy
Tampa Electric today announced that the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) approved its contract to purchase solar power supplied by Energy 5.0’s Florida Solar I project, a proposed 25-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic electric generating station, for a 25-year period beginning in 2011.


12/3/09:
Tampa Electric partners with the Tampa Bay sports Commission to provide green energy for the 2009 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game
Tampa Electric and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission today announced that the 2009 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game on December 5th at Raymond James Stadium will be powered utilizing Florida-based renewable energy produced from natural sources like the sun and biomass.


4/20/09:
Tampa Electric, USF and Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo to kick off new renewable energy project
Tampa Electric today joined the University of South Florida’s Power Center for Utility Explorations and Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo to launch a new, two-part renewable energy project at the Zoo that will generate 15 kilowatts (kW) of electricity for the electric grid and serve as an educational tool for students and the community.


3/9/09:
Tampa Electric signs contract to purchase solar photovoltaic energy
Tampa Electric today announced that it has signed a contract to purchase solar power supplied by Energy 5.0’s Florida Solar I facility, a proposed 25-megawatt (MW) solar PV electric generating station, for a 25-year period beginning in 2011.


8/4/08:
Tampa Electric, USF partner with Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo to develop new renewable energy project


4/25/07:
Middleton High School Solar Panel Dedication


2/26/06:
The Sunshine State’s Potential For Power


5/17/04:
Web site shows performance of new solar panel installed at Walker Middle School


5/17/04:
Web site shows performance of new solar panel installed at Walker Middle School


5/5/04:
Tampa Electric wins grant to install solar power in school
Ribbon Cutting to be held Friday, May 7th, 10:00 am at Walker Middle School


3/30/04:
TECO To Promote Renewable Power


3/30/04:
Tampa Electric’s Renewable Energy gets the green light from the Florida Public Service Commission


1/30/04:
Tampa Electric debuts new Environmental Web site


11/1/00:
Tampa Electric's natural power program signing up customers


4/13/00:
Tampa Electric Unveils New

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