Neighborhood Weatherization

Overview
Qualify
Outreach
  • Overview

    Weatherization KitTampa Electric's Neighborhood Weatherization program helps qualified customers manage their electricity costs by making their home more energy efficient. The program is made possible through a partnership with Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan (THAP), a non-profit agency that distributes Tampa Electric- provided energy-saving kits at no cost.

    The kit includes the following items:

    • Eight energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs
    • Weatherization measures, including weather-stripping for windows and doors
    • Low-flow showerheads and aerators
    • Wall thermometer
    • Coil Refrigerator Brush
    • Filter Whistle
    • And more energy-saving items
  • Find out if you qualify

    To qualify, your total household income may not be more than 150 percent above the national poverty level. Preference is given to elderly (60 years-plus) or physically disabled residents, families with children under 12 and households with a high energy burden (repeated high utility bills). Call THAP for more information: 813-626-4926.

    If you don't qualify...

    If you do not qualify for an energy-saving kit through the Neighborhood Weatherization program, you may be able to obtain a kit or other energy-saving items by participating in one of the following programs.

    Agency Outreach program – provides qualifying customers with bill payment assistance through the Federal Government's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). To be eligible to receive assistance, your household's income may not exceed 150 percent of the poverty guidelines. You may apply at one of the local agency providers listed on the Florida Department of Community Affairs website. Tampa Electric makes self-install energy-saving kits available to LIHEAP to distribute to qualifying customers.

    Energy Education Outreach program – offers customers the opportunity to invite an energy expert from Tampa Electric to present valuable energy-saving tips and program information at your event. An event can include a group of customers gathering for a neighborhood meeting, a classroom of adults and/or children, a business function and more. Submit a request with Tampa Electric's Speakers Bureau form . Tampa Electric customers who attend the event may qualify for a self-install energy-saving kit.

    Free Home Energy Audit – identify areas in your home where you may be wasting valuable energy. Learn more and sign up at our Energy Audit page. Tampa Electric will make a free pack of eight energy-efficient fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) available to you when you participate.

    Qualifying customer (homeowner of record) will only be eligible for one set of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) per year.

  • Community outreach

    Weatherization Community Outreach TruckIn an effort to help the community use energy more wisely, Tampa Electric has contracted with Alternative Energy Applications (AEA), an independent contractor to install energy-saving items in thousands of homes across West Central Florida at absolutely no cost to homeowners.

    Please note: This is a Tampa Electric outreach program. Homes are selected using U.S. Census data to identify qualified geographic regions with low-income customers.

    Prior to each event, door hangers will be distributed to homes within the geographic region selected (view map ) inviting customers to call and schedule an appointment with AEA to install measures in the home. Be sure to bookmark this page to view geographic regions we will target and the date each event will occur. This map will be updated as new regions are selected. If you live in a targeted area and have question about the program, please call AEA at 813-685-4631.

    WHERE WE'RE GOING:
    Region 3:

    Where: Univeristy Community Area, Tampa
    Zip Code: 33613
    When: January 2 through December 2013
    Boundaries: Nebraska Ave. east to Bruce B. Downs Blvd., north to Bearss Ave./Skipper Rd. and south to Fletcher Ave.

    Region 4:

    Where: East Tampa Community Area, Tampa
    Zip Codes: 33602, 33604, 33605, 33610
    When: January 2 through December 2013
    Boundaries: 22nd St. east to 40th St., north to Martin Luther King Blvd. and south to Interstate 4.

    What if my home is not located within the targeted region?
    If your home is not located within the targeted region, you may still qualify for a free energy-saving kit through our partnership with the Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan (THAP).

    WHERE WE'VE BEEN:
    Region 1:

    Where: Sulphur Springs, Tampa
    Zip Code: 33604
    When: June 11 through December 2012

    Boundaries: Busch Boulevard from Nebraska east to the railroad tracks. Nebraska Avenue south to Waters Avenue, continuing west to Florida Avenue and south to the Hillsborough River. Continuing east following the Hillsborough River to the corner of Rowlett Park Drive where it meets 22nd Street.

    Region 2:

    Where: Tampa Heights Community, Tampa
    Zip Codes: 33602, 33604, 33605, 33607
    When: July 31 through December 2012
    Boundaries: North Rome Ave. between Interstate 275 and Columbus Drive, east to the Hillsborough River.