Paperless Updates from Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas

Paperless Updates from Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas

July 2026 communications for Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas customers.

Good news! The price of electricity will go down in August.

Residential and small business customers will save about $20 per 1,000 kWh each month, or 11-12% overall, as we end the Storm Recovery Surcharge. That’s savings of about $40/month for 2,000 kWh and nearly $60/month for 3,000 kWh. Budget Billing customers will see the savings more gradually. For more ways to save, visit TampaElectric.com/Save.

Let’s work together to keep our system safe.

At Peoples Gas safety is our No. 1 priority. We work hard every day to ensure our system is operating properly to safely deliver natural gas to your home or business. Did you know that while most of the system is owned and maintained by us, there are a few lines and piping on your property that you are responsible for? We regularly inspect our pipelines, meters and other equipment. If we happen to see an issue with your natural gas pipes and equipment, we’ll let you know, but it’s a good idea to have your gas pipes inspected periodically as well. Visit us online for some helpful information and an illustration of your natural gas system.

If you have a natural gas generator, please let us know so we can plan ahead.

More Floridians are installing permanent, whole-home or standby natural gas generators. Unfortunately, they don’t always let us know. Unreported generators can lead to undersized natural gas infrastructure serving you and your neighbors. Let us know about your generator. Your input helps us plan for future needs.

We can help you save – energy and money.

Upgrading natural gas appliances in your home or business has its rewards. You’ll save energy and you might be eligible to earn a rebate. Learn more about rebates for homes and businesses. Curious about your energy use? Check out our free online home energy audit and energy calculators. Business owner? We offer free onsite commercial energy audits in select counties.

For more ways to save, try these free programs.

Learn more and enroll at TampaElectric.com/Save.

Energy Audit:Complete an in-home or online energy audit and receive energy-saving recommendations tailored to your home.
Prime Time Plus:Earn automatic bill credits and receive a free smart thermostat. Equipment enrolled in the program may be briefly paused during rare peak demand periods.
Energy Planner:Save with lower rates for shifting energy use to select times and receive a free programmable thermostat.
Rebates & Incentives:Improve your home’s energy efficiency and get cash back on qualifying upgrades.

Make managing your energy easier and more rewarding.

Log in or create an online account to get personalized energy insights and tips that may help lower your bill. You can also sign up for Auto Pay for easy monthly payments, Budget Billing for more predictable bills and Paperless Billing for secure bill alerts by email or text. Learn more and enroll at TECOaccount.com.

June 2026 communications for Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas customers.

Storm season is here. Are you ready?

We urge you to visit Tampa Electric’s Storm Center for information on how to stay safe around electricity, prepare your home for potential power outages, learn how and when we restore power and get critical information. For timely updates before, during and after a storm, enroll in notifications at TECOaccount.com.

Use common senses to identify a natural gas leak.

Remember to use your senses when you are walking around your home, business or neighborhood.

SMELL – If you smell rotten eggs, a natural gas leak could be nearby.
SIGHT – Watch for dirt blowing or water bubbling up from the ground, which may indicate a gas leak.
SOUND – Listen for hissing or high-pitched whistling. Noise varies with line pressure.

If you suspect a natural gas leak, immediately move to safety – 300 feet or about the length of a football field – and call 911 then call us at 877-832-6747. We have someone ready to answer your calls about leaks or other natural gas emergencies 24/7. Visit PeoplesGas.com/Safety for tips and helpful safety information.

Save with monthly bill credits and get free smart thermostat.

Earn automatic monthly bill credits that can add up to hundreds of dollars per year when you enroll eligible equipment in Tampa Electric’s Prime Time Plus. It’s free, and you’ll also get an ENERGY STAR® smart thermostat to help you save even more. Learn more and sign up online or call 813-275-3909.

811 is always the right call.

Planning a digging project? Call 811 two days ahead to have utilities marked. It’s easy and free. Learn more.

We can help you save – energy and money.

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