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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
TECO changes course, will not shut down power to parts of downtown Tampa ahead of Hurricane Ian
Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.
Higher fuel costs to hit TECO customers after state approves rate hike
The state of Florida's Public Service Commission unanimously approved TECO's proposal to collect additional money from its customers to cover higher-than-expected costs of fuel for its power plants. The increases will take effect next month.
Tampa Electric to pass along higher fuel costs to customers
After Florida Power & Light made a similar request last week, Tampa Electric Co. on Friday asked state regulators for a boost in customer bills in 2022 because of higher-than-expected natural gas costs.
‘I love my job’: Female engineer turns love of math into TECO career
Growing up, Lori knew she loved math, but found her college accounting courses to be a little mundane. One advisor suggested a change to engineering. The rest was history. Now, she has a successful career a a TECO engineer.
Tampa Convention Center to get solar panels as TECO pivots from fossil fuels
The Tampa Convention Center will soon play a key role in providing clean energy to the city, with the building's roof presenting a 250,000-square-foot opportunity. Monday morning, the mayor and TECO announced plans for a large solar array on top of the waterfront building.
Rate hike coming for TECO, FP&L utility customers
Customers of both TECO and Florida Power & Light will soon be paying more for electricity. The state’s Public Service Commission unanimously approved the new multi-year rate plans, as both utility companies shift towards solar power.
TECO crews head to Louisiana as residents brace for Hurricane Ida
Early Sunday morning, as Louisiana residents braced for impact from Hurricane Ida, TECO crews were already on the road, on their way to help those impacted by the storm get back on their feet.
Natural gas costs drive up Tampa Electric, Duke Energy bills
The changes will add about $12.82 to the monthly bills of residential TECO customers who use 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity a month. Duke residential customers face a $4.28-a-month increase.
Costs and benefits of underground power lines in Florida
When a hurricane whips through, underground power lines could keep the lights on. But it costs as much as $1 million a mile, and when something does go wrong, they have to be dug up to get fixed -- which opponents warn will drive up electric bills.
Utility companies roll out new storm preparedness measures
Big storms have left millions of Floridians without power over the years, but in 2019 the legislature passed a law that requires power companies to start putting lines underground. Now, power companies are giving us a look at how they're tackling these requirements.
TECO files proposal seeking $400M in rate hikes for customers
Tampa Electric Co. has filed a proposal seeking more than $400 million in base-rate increases during the next three years. TECO has about 800,000 customers in Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties.
Worker dies after fall at TECO's Big Bend power plant
A contractor died while working at Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach this morning, company officials have confirmed to FOX 13.
Winter storm instead of tropical storm: 90 TECO lineworkers head to Louisiana to restore power
TECO crews will face a different kind of response this time around as they prepare to deal with winter storms instead of tropical storms.