TECO - Tampa Electric Company, An Emera Company

Tampa Electric Eyes
Net-Zero Carbon Future

Your World is Changing Quickly
& We Are Ready

Energy is essential to you. You deserve a clean energy future that will better protect your health and our planet, while continuing to support the needs of a thriving economy. That's why Tampa Electric has made a commitment to reduce carbon emissions even further.

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Net-Zero CO2 By 2050

Our Progress So Far

Since 1999, we've already reduced carbon emissions by 53 percent while generating more power for our growing communities. And we're not done yet. We're committed to reducing carbon emissions that will help us work towards a net-zero vision.

*Percentages are based on mass emission reductions

Lower Emissions Over the Last 20 Years*. 25% Power Generated. 50% CO2 Reduction

Why It Matters

Protecting the Planet

It's not just your planet, or ours. It's the planet that our children and future generations will depend on. That's why we're working to rapidly reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

Affordable Rates for the Long Term

Evolving how we make energy is no small task. But through long-term planning we can prioritize affordable rates for you even as we shift to renewable energy sources and other emerging technologies.

Increased Reliability

Updating our grid won't just improve the quality and cleanliness of our energy. It'll be more reliable too, thanks to a modernized grid and the introduction of battery storage options.

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Our Plan For
A Net-Zero Carbon Future

Increasing the use of zero/low-carbon technologies we use today

Investing in emerging solutions that help us generate more clean energy

Improving existing power stations

Modernizing our electric grid

Partnering with our customers and community

Our Goal For

2025

60% Reduction of CO2 Emissions

How We Will Get There:

Improving Power Stations

Renewables

Customer Participation

Energy Storage

Our Goal For

2040

80% Reduction of CO2 Emissions

Proposed Solutions:

Improving Power Stations

Renewables

Customer Participation

Energy Storage

Clean Fuel

Carbon Capture

Our Vision For

2050

Net-Zero CO2

Proposed Solutions:

Improving Power Stations

Renewables

Customer Participation

Energy Storage

Clean Fuel

Carbon Capture

Reforestation & Agricultural Offsets

Innovation

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