4/28/12:
Public-private project to restore majority of Newman Branch Creek
Tampa Electric today dedicated the second phase of a unique public-private partnership to help restore and protect critical coastal habitat along Newman Branch Creek in south Hillsborough County.
4/26/12:
Tampa Electric earns Tree Line USA® status for fourth consecutive year
The National Arbor Day Foundation™ has certified Tampa Electric a Tree Line USA ® utility for a fourth consecutive year for its efforts to protect the health of trees the company must trim near power lines.
4/13/12:
Tampa Electric celebrates Earth Day at local events
Tampa Electric celebrates Earth Day 2012 at four Tampa-area events where customers can get free energy-saving kits and information about money-saving programs and services. The events are open to the public.
3/30/12:
Peoples Gas and Tampa Electric remind homeowners to call 811 before digging
With warmer days and longer evenings, it’s prime time for planting and other outdoor projects – and it’s a perfect time to remind homeowners to always call 811 before digging.
3/16/12:
Tampa Electric seeking additional power sources for 2017
To accommodate customer growth and to replace purchased-power agreements due to expire, Tampa Electric will need additional sources of power in five years.
2/17/12:
Tampa Electric’s transmission line across Alafia river wins regional award
The Southeastern Electric Exchange (SEE), a non-profit, non-political trade association of investor-owned electric utilities, named Tampa Electric the winner of its 2012 Industry Excellence Award in the Transmission Line category.
2/13/12:
Low-flying helicopters to patrol Tampa Electric’s power lines
Beginning Tuesday, a low-flying helicopter will conduct Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) aerial surveys of some of Tampa Electric’s high-voltage power lines.
