A. Share is TECO’s energy assistance program. Funded through voluntary, tax-deductible donations from TECO employees and shareholders, customers and community partners, Share helps customers maintain access to essential electric service when additional support is needed.

A. Life can bring unexpected changes for anyone. Share supports Tampa Electric customers who may need additional help during periods of transition or unforeseen circumstances. For example, assistance may be available for customers experiencing medical expenses, family emergencies, severe weather impacts, and a variety of other situations affecting their household finances.

A. Share helps customers pay electric bills for Tampa Electric customers when unexpected life events or changing circumstances create a need for additional assistance. By helping customers maintain electric service, Share strengthens communities by uplifting people when they need it the most.

A. Share provides financial assistance by applying funding directly to a customer's Tampa Electric accounts. It helps customers maintain electric service and household stability during challenging times.

A. You can support Share through a one-time or recurring monthly tax-deductible contribution online or by completing and mailing this form with your Tampa Electric payment.

A. Yes. Donations to Share are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors should consult a tax professional regarding their individual circumstances.

A. 100% of Share donations are used to help customers maintain essential electric service and are never used for administrative or fundraising expenses.

A. Yes. Tampa Electric’s shareholders match donations dollar for dollar, up to $500,000 annually, helping increase the impact of donor contributions.

A. Yes. Businesses, nonprofits and community organizations can support Share through corporate giving, employee giving campaigns, payroll deduction programs, fundraising efforts and other partnership opportunities.

A. Organizations interested in supporting Share can contact Tampa Electric to learn more about partnership opportunities that align with their community investment and employee engagement goals.

A. Eligibility is determined by participating community partner agencies based on program guidelines and each household's circumstances. These agencies help connect available Share funding with customers who may benefit.

A. Customers interested in learning about available Share assistance can contact one of our community partner agencies. Agency representatives review applications, discuss individual circumstances and determine eligibility.

Get started with one of our community partners:

• Metropolitan Ministries
• The Salvation Army Tampa Area Command
• Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg

A. Every donation helps connect eligible customers with assistance when unexpected circumstances create a need for additional support. Contributions help customers maintain electric service, strengthening communities served by Tampa Electric.

A. Reliable electric service is essential for everyday life. By supporting Share, donors help eligible customers facing unexpected circumstances keep the power on and maintain the comfort, health and safety that electric service provides.

A. Yes. Recurring monthly donations provide ongoing support throughout the year and help sustain assistance for customers when it's needed most. You can support Share through a one-time or recurring monthly tax-deductible contributions online or by completing and mailing this form with your Tampa Electric payment.

A. To learn more about Tampa Electric’s Share program, how to donate or establish a partnership or how to apply for available assistance, call 888-223-0800 weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A. Share is a community-supported program that helps Tampa Electric customers maintain electric service when additional support is needed. Donations stay local, are used only for customer assistance and are matched dollar for dollar by Tampa Electric shareholders, up to $500,000 annually.

A. Share donations are matched dollar for dollar by Tampa Electric shareholders, up to $500,000 each year. This means your contribution can have twice the impact in supporting customers and strengthening our community.

A. Yes. Share supports Tampa Electric customers, helping local households maintain access to essential electric service when additional support is needed.