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.
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.
May 2026 communications for Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas customers.
Downed is dangerous! Stay safe – call to report.
Always assume downed power lines and poles are energized and dangerous. Never touch them, or anyone or anything that touches them – such as a tree branch, fence, vehicle or water. If you see a downed power line or pole, call 911, then call Tampa Electric at 877-588-1010 to report it. Visit TampaElectric.com/PowerLineSafety for more essential safety information.
If you're struggling with your energy bill, help is available.
We know higher energy bills can add financial strain. To help, we offer a variety of options to assist with bill payments, and we’ve partnered with compassionate organizations that may be able to offer additional support. Visit TampaElectric.com/PayAssist or PeoplesGas.com/PayAssist to learn more.
Get a steadier monthly payment.
With Budget Billing, you can avoid hot-weather bill spikes and pay a more predictable monthly amount based on your 12‑month average. Learn more at TampaElectric.com/BudgetBilling or PeoplesGas.com/BudgetBilling.
Weather it better with natural gas.
Hurricane season is nearly here. Visit our Storm Safety page for tips on how to get ready as well as learn more about our restoration process. The better you plan, the better off you’ll be when severe weather hits. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest storm-related updates.
Be prepared this storm season.
Visit FloridaDisaster.org or your county’s emergency management website for emergency plans, evacuation and flood zones, emergency shelter locations, government alerts, flood insurance, property protection and more.
Sometimes being safe stinks.
Did you know the unpleasant odor of rotten eggs is added to natural gas for your safety? It helps you identify if a gas leak or damaged pipeline is nearby. If you smell it, get to a safe location and call 911, then call us at 877-832-6747. We’re here 24/7 to answer your call about leaks or other natural gas emergencies. Visit PeoplesGas.com/Safety to learn more.
Looking to make an upgrade? Get ready to save energy and money.
Enjoy more efficiency and save on energy costs when you install new natural gas appliances. Plus, you may qualify for cash-back rebates. Learn more at PeoplesGas.com/Rebates and PeoplesGas.com/BizRebates.
Quarterly update on Tampa Electric’s fuel source.
Tampa Electric’s fuel mix for the 12-month period ending March 2026 includes 78% natural gas, 12% solar, 10% purchased power and 0% coal.
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