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News Releases 2017

Tampa Electric seeks to replenish storm reserve

The company has spent about $88 million to restore power after five tropical events In the past three years, Tampa Electric customers have been affected by two tropical storms and three hurricanes....

December 27, 2017

Tampa Electric sending crews to Puerto Rico to help restore power

Trucks left this morning for a port in Louisiana; crews will begin work on island in mid-January Tampa Electric is sending about 25 people and two dozen vehicles to Puerto Rico to accelerate ongoin...

December 20, 2017

Innovative reclaimed water project is “essentially complete” at Polk...

Second phase extends pipe to Polk County and Mulberry, provides significant environmental benefits By connecting to Polk County and the city of Mulberry, Tampa Electric has essentially completed th...

November 29, 2017

Tampa Electric offers holiday lighting safety and savings tips

Switching to LED lights can mean big savings—86 percent when lighting a 6-foot tree As folks deck the halls in coming days, Tampa Electric would like to offer a few handy tips for a safer, more...

November 06, 2017

Regulators pave the way for Tampa Electric to significantly expand...

PSC approves agreement; Tampa Electric to have highest percentage of solar energy in Florida The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a landmark agreement that will enable Tampa...

November 06, 2017

Emera Announces Leadership Changes

Emera Inc. (“Emera”) (TSX: EMA) announced today that Nancy Tower will become the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tampa Electric upon Gordon Gillette’s retirement on Nov.30. “Gordon has...

October 31, 2017

Tampa Electric sending crews to New England to help restore power

National Grid, Eversource restoring damage from severe storm that hit Sunday night Tampa Electric is sending nearly 200 people to New England today to help several utilities restore power after...

October 30, 2017

Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center opens Wednesday, Nov. 1

The rays touch-tank is back, along with improvements to the 900-foot tidal walk Tampa Electric’s award-winning Manatee Viewing Center opens Wednesday for its 31st season. Last season’s addition, a...

October 25, 2017

Tampa Electric bills will adjust in January to reflect fuel costs,...

Residential bills will remain among Florida’s lowest and below national average Beginning in January, Tampa Electric customers will see slightly higher bills to reflect the prices of fuel and other...

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