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Neighborhood Weatherization

Community Outreach

What is it?

Tampa 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

In addition to the kit, homes that qualify will receive attic insulation and duct sealing.

Find out if you qualify

THAP – To qualify, your total household income may not be more than 200 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.

What if I do not 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.

Other outreach programs

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. Visit Tampa Electric's Speakers Bureau page to submit your request. Tampa Electric customers who attend the event may qualify for a self-install energy-saving kit.

Free Home Energy Audits – identify areas in your home where you may be wasting valuable energy. Learn more and sign up at our Save Energy 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.