Tampa Electric is conducting an extensive audit of the cables used by other utilities that share space on our power poles. This inspection will cover our entire service area over the next three years. The company has contracted auditors for this project through Innovative Joint Utility Solutions (IJUS) and Davey Resource Group (DRG). The auditors are outfitted for field research with portable GPS equipment they carry on their backs.
All Tampa Electric team members and contractors doing work for Tampa Electric are required to carry photo identification cards. If someone claiming to be a Tampa Electric representative visits your home or business, request to see their badge. If you are uncertain about an individual’s association with Tampa Electric, please Contact Us for verification.
Keep these safety tips in mind when working or playing outside near power lines. Check out our interactive tree planting & safety guide.
Has your home ever been taken over by blinking clocks? You're watching a movie, then all of a sudden the lights flicker. Your TV turns off, and your VCR blinks "12:00." Fortunately, Tampa Electric has some ideas to help you combat the attack of the blinking clocks.
You can help prevent electricity-related injuries and damage by checking electrical cords, appliances and outlets around your home and workplace with "Plug Into Electrical Safety" tips from Electrical Safety Foundation International.
Learn how to reset your breaker safely - and when to call us.
Most of the time, Tampa Electric physically reads its meters. In some cases, however, we rely on an estimate based on past customer electricity usage. Any needed corrections will be reflected in your bill once an actual meter reading occurs, which is typically the month after a meter estimation.
Created for students in kindergarten through grade six, this interactive page uses a haunted house that's both fun and educational. Go to the Education page and choose electrical safety.
Download these PowerPoint presentations on electrical safety for elementary students. "Know the Rules: Be Safe Around Electricity" and middle/high school students, "You're in Charge: The Ins and Outlets of Electrical Safety."
