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Tampa Electric’s Commitments to West Central Florida

As West Central Florida grows, we're seeing interest from new large-energy users, including data centers. Our responsibility is clear: protect existing customers while planning responsibly for the future.

Existing Customers Come First

1. Existing customers come first

Existing customers will not pay for the costs or financial risks of new large-energy users. These customers must pay for the infrastructure needed to serve their projects and make long-term financial commitments before service begins.

Reliability Will Not Be Compromised

2. Reliability will not be compromised

We will not connect new large-energy users unless we can continue providing safe, reliable electric service. We plan years ahead and evaluate available power generation and transmission capacity before new service begins.

Growth Should Make the Grid Stronger

3. Growth will make the grid stronger

Investments in power generation, transmission, substations and smarter grid technology will expand capacity, improve reliability and strengthen storm resilience.

Today's Growth Should Benefit Tomorrow

4. Today's growth will benefit tomorrow

We make disciplined, long-term investments that protect affordability and reliability, strengthen our communities and respect the environment. Today's growth will create lasting value for West Central Florida.