Understanding the Impact of Fuel on Your Bill

The cost of fuel will be about one-quarter of a residential customer's bill and is passed through to customers with no markup from the utility. Utilities adjust fuel and capacity costs annually, typically in January. However, when costs are expected to change by more than 10 percent, utilities can request an additional adjustment. Tampa Electric maximizes the use of existing low-cost, well-performing plants, power purchased from other companies and generation from solar power plants to mitigate costs for customers. In the long term, Tampa Electric will reduce the impact of fuel costs on your energy bill through operational efficiencies. Thanks to our investments in solar energy, we've saved customers millions in fuel costs since 2017. 

Ways to Better Manage and Reduce Your Bill

We can help you manage your energy use and save money. Check our nearly 30 free energy-saving programs for your home or business. You can also choose to sign up for Budget Billing, which helps even out your monthly bill by looking at your average 12-month energy usage.