Beginning with January 2010 bills, the approved rates and charges will result in a decrease of $1.94 for a residential and non-demand customer bill with 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) usage. Each January, Tampa Electric puts into effect the fuel charges that were approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) in the company’s annual fuel filing. Fuel costs are passed through from fuel suppliers to our customers with no markup or profit to Tampa Electric. The reduced fuel charges are due to lower natural gas cost projections for 2010 and the company’s ongoing cost management efforts.
Also effective with January 2010 bills is a base rate increase recently approved by the FPSC and originally associated with the rate increase authorized by the FPSC in April 2009. This increase reflects cost recovery for five new peak generating units and new rail facilities installed this year. The increase has been granted subject to refund, pending further review and a hearing at the FPSC.
Understanding Power Costs
When you pay your monthly electric bill, what exactly are you paying for? Here you’ll find an explanation of your bill components and the costs that go into your electric service.
Customer Communications
View and print important information about Tampa Electric’s changes to your electric base rate and service charges.
Energy Efficiency
See what Tampa Electric is doing to better serve our customers now through new and expanded energy-saving programs.
