TECO customers hit with fourth rate hike in last 13 months
Once again, TECO customers are seeing higher electric bills after a new base rate increase. This marks the fourth time TECO bills have gone up over the last 13 months.
Once again, TECO customers are seeing higher electric bills after a new base rate increase. This marks the fourth time TECO bills have gone up over the last 13 months.
Fourth TECO rate hike in 12 months finalized, set to take effect in January
Tampa Electric customers will see yet another rate increase in January, following a unanimous vote this week by the Florida Public Service Commission to approve the utility’s latest request.
Tampa Electric customers will see yet another rate increase in January, following a unanimous vote this week by the Florida Public Service Commission to approve the utility’s latest request.
TECO seeks temporary rate increase amid storm recovery and infrastructure upgrades
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to temporarily raise electricity rates.
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to temporarily raise electricity rates.
TECO rate hikes get backing
The Florida Public Service Commission should stand behind its decision to approve base-rate increases for Tampa Electric Co. after objections were raised by consumer representatives, the commission’s staff recommended Thursday.
The Florida Public Service Commission should stand behind its decision to approve base-rate increases for Tampa Electric Co. after objections were raised by consumer representatives, the commission’s staff recommended Thursday.
Consumer rights activists file appeals to Florida Supreme Court over TECO rate hikes
Consumer rights activists have filed an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court challenging the recent approval of TECO base rate hikes.
Consumer rights activists have filed an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court challenging the recent approval of TECO base rate hikes.
State approves TECO, Duke rate hikes to recoup $1.55B in hurricane costs
State regulators on Tuesday approved rate increases for Duke Energy and TECO customers to cover costs from Florida's devastating 2024 hurricane season.
State regulators on Tuesday approved rate increases for Duke Energy and TECO customers to cover costs from Florida's devastating 2024 hurricane season.
Residents could see higher electric bills after Friday filings by energy companies
Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.
Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.
TECO rate increase approved
State utility regulators on Tuesday approved a new three-year base rate for Tampa Electric Co. that is set to increase residential customer bills starting in January.
State utility regulators on Tuesday approved a new three-year base rate for Tampa Electric Co. that is set to increase residential customer bills starting in January.
Citing storms, FPL looks to increase customers monthly bill
Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase.
Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase.
Tampa Electric outlines hurricane costs
Tampa Electric Co. has outlined hundreds of millions of dollars in costs that it could seek to recover from customers because of power-restoration efforts after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa Electric Co. has outlined hundreds of millions of dollars in costs that it could seek to recover from customers because of power-restoration efforts after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
TECO’s proposed price hike faces backlash
Two weeks after it began restoring power to hundreds of thousands of customers, Tampa Electric is facing new criticism of its plan to raise rates.
Two weeks after it began restoring power to hundreds of thousands of customers, Tampa Electric is facing new criticism of its plan to raise rates.
TECO, Duke customers can weigh in on proposed rate increases in series of meetings
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is holding public hearings over the next two weeks to allow TECO and Duke Energy customers to give their thoughts on proposed rate increases.
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is holding public hearings over the next two weeks to allow TECO and Duke Energy customers to give their thoughts on proposed rate increases.
Groups pushing back against TECO rate hike proposal: 'Corporate greed, not corporate need'
A local coalition of environmental groups is fighting against a proposed TECO rate increase at the start of 2025 with a "No Rate Hike" pledge.
A local coalition of environmental groups is fighting against a proposed TECO rate increase at the start of 2025 with a "No Rate Hike" pledge.
Hurricane Idalia: Monitoring power outages across Tampa Bay area
In addition to storm surge, Florida's Gulf Coast is experiencing widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and utility crews are beginning to respond.
In addition to storm surge, Florida's Gulf Coast is experiencing widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and utility crews are beginning to respond.
TECO customers set energy record as heat index soars past 100 degrees
For two consecutive days, Tampa Electric reported breaking energy usage records, a spokesperson said Thursday.
For two consecutive days, Tampa Electric reported breaking energy usage records, a spokesperson said Thursday.
Tampa customers protest TECO rate hikes
Rate increases are leaving customers worried about how they will pay their bills. TECO said the price hikes were due to an increase in storm costs and the price of natural gas.
Rate increases are leaving customers worried about how they will pay their bills. TECO said the price hikes were due to an increase in storm costs and the price of natural gas.
TECO customers want to voice opinions ahead of proposed rate hikes
Hillsborough County Commissioners wrote a letter to the Florida Public Service Commission, asking to hold meetings in local districts before approving rate hikes.
Hillsborough County Commissioners wrote a letter to the Florida Public Service Commission, asking to hold meetings in local districts before approving rate hikes.
TECO reaches solar power milestone
Three new Tampa Electric solar plants recently began producing electricity from the sun, helping the company reach a new milestone in its significant solar expansion, TECO announced this week.
Three new Tampa Electric solar plants recently began producing electricity from the sun, helping the company reach a new milestone in its significant solar expansion, TECO announced this week.
TECO, Duke Energy customers face higher bills as utility companies ask Florida to approve more rate hikes
Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. are seeking state approval to pass along hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs to customers because of hurricanes and higher-than-expected natural gas prices. If approved, Duke customers would see a 20% increase in their bills, while TECO's rates would go up by 10%.
Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. are seeking state approval to pass along hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs to customers because of hurricanes and higher-than-expected natural gas prices. If approved, Duke customers would see a 20% increase in their bills, while TECO's rates would go up by 10%.
TECO's Manatee Viewing Center is a popular destination for sea cows and tourists alike
The power station uses water from Tampa Bay for cooling and then returns the water, clean and warm, creating a refuge for manatees in cold weather.
The power station uses water from Tampa Bay for cooling and then returns the water, clean and warm, creating a refuge for manatees in cold weather.