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Celebrate Independence From The Gas Pump With An Electric Car

This Independence Day, learn more about the benefits and cost savings of electric vehicles The latest Department of Energy statistics show that the United States consumes more than 20 million barre...

June 25, 2020

Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas Extend Suspension of Disconnections for...

Customers have options for flexible, interest-free payment extensions and utility-bill assistance To continue to help customers during the coronavirus pandemic, Tampa Electric and TECO Peoples Gas...

June 16, 2020

Don't Get Scammed: Tampa Electric Warns Customers to be Vigilant

Scammers continue to target customers with threats of disconnection A scammer demanding a prepaid debit card continues to call Tampa Electric customers under the guise of avoiding disconnection....

May 29, 2020

Tampa Electric Prepares Year 'Round to Handle Hurricane Season

Utility taking precautions to manage storm restoration during pandemic Hurricane season starts June 1, and Tampa Electric is preparing for whatever Mother Nature has in store. The company’s...

May 27, 2020

Working (And Everything Else) From Home? Here's a Few Ways To Reduce...

With so many people schooling and working from home, energy use may be higher The pandemic has forced schools and offices to close, pushing many of our typical activities into our homes. In additio...

May 19, 2020

Tampa Electric Co. Board Appoints New Member

The Tampa Electric Co. board of directors today appointed Jacqueline L. Bradley to the board, effective immediately. This board oversees both the company’s electric utility, Tampa Electric, and its...

April 28, 2020

Tampa Electric Will Significantly Reduce Energy Bills This Summer

Residential customers will save nearly $90 on their electric bills for the rest of the year Tampa Electric customers will see significantly reduced bills this summer, plus lower prices for the rest...

April 23, 2020

Tampa Electric Earns Tree Line USA® Status for Twelfth Consecutive...

The company is recognized for the care it takes in protecting the community’s trees The National Arbor Day Foundation™ has recognized Tampa Electric as a Tree Line USA® utility for the twelfth...

April 20, 2020

Tampa Electric Reminds Homeowners to Call 811 Before Starting “DIY”...

More Florida residents are working on yard projects while staying safe at home With thousands of people following safer-at-home guidance during the pandemic, some Floridians are spending more time ...

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