Tampa Electric
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About Tampa Electric
Tampa Electric serves 4 counties in the state of Florida including Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Polk County, and Pasco County. The residential electricity rate for patrons of Tampa Electric is, on average, 14.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.12% more than the average Florida rate of 14.31 cents and 8.14% lower than the nationwide average of 16.22. There were a total of 20,790,701 megawatt hours sold to retail consumers in 2023 by the provider. Power facilities owned by the company generated 92.21% of the megawatt hours sourced by the supplier and an additional 7.69% was procured by way of wholesale channels. In 2023, they made a total of $3,019,977,100 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 98.16% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users and 0.27% from wholesale electricity sales.
The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer of Tampa Electric is $172.12 per month. Patrons of the supplier are stuck with a 8.70% markup compared to the rest of the state. Production plants associated with or owned by Tampa Electric generate 20,104,043.99 megawatt hours, which is the 73rd highest in the United States out of 3530 providers. The company produces 11.13% of their total generation, which is 2,238,290 megawatt hours, from renewable fuel sources. There are 51,204.15 megawatt hours generated by the supplier using coal. This is the 207th most out of 3530 electric providers in the nation.
Tampa Electric, luckily, allows customers of the company to take part in net metering programs. The purchase of solar panels and other electricity sources is often too expensive for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra kilowatt hours back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources financially possible.
Tampa Electric reports energy loss of 4.42% of their production due to heat dissipation and other causes. This percentage of energy lost gives them a rank of 30th best out of 51 providers who report energy loss in the state.
Tampa Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Tampa Electric residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Tampa Electric Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:Emera
- Headquarters:702 N Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
United States of America - CEO:Archie Collins
Tampa Electric Contact
- Website:www.tampaelectric.com
- Customer Service Phone:(888) 223-0800
- Business Customer Service:(866) 832-6249
- Contact Page:www.tampaelectric.com
- Social Media:
Tampa Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.tampaelectric.com
- Outage Map:account.tecoenergy.com
- Outage Phone:(877) 588-1010
- States Served:
- Florida
- Counties Served:
- Hillsborough County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- Pasco County
- Major Cities Served:
- Tampa
- Brandon CDP
- Lakeland
- Riverview CDP
- Town 'n' Country CDP
- Winter Haven
- University CDP (Hillsborough County)
- Valrico CDP
- Plant City
- Egypt Lake-Leto CDP
Quick Facts About Tampa Electric
Tampa Electric ranks 33rd out of 3530 suppliers in the United States for total electricity production from natural gas.
Customers of Tampa Electric experience an average of 0.97 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting on average 60.67 minutes.
Tampa Electric ranks 5th in the state out of 51 suppliers for total megawatt hours generated from solar power sources.
Based on megawatt hours produced, Tampa Electric is the 5th largest supplier out of 69 electricity companies in the state.
Tampa Electric generates 88.86% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 17,865,375.99 megawatt hours, which is 5th most in Florida out of 51 suppliers.
Energy Loss
Tampa Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
973,687MWh
934 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Tampa Electric's Power Outages
60.67 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.97 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Tampa Electric Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Tampa Electric Coverage Map
Tampa Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 855,413 | 2,704,442,873 | 5 | 100% |
Tampa Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | 1,513,301 | 2 | 15.09 | $170.57/mo |
| Pasco County | 608,794 | 3 | 12.73 | $156.95/mo |
| Pinellas County | 961,739 | 2 | 16.59 | $172.48/mo |
| Polk County | 787,404 | 7 | 15.17 | $167.95/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Tampa Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Big BendTampa Electric (100.00%) | Gibsonton CDP | FL | Natural Gas | 6,826,833 | 2,647,503,940.6 | 387.81 | ||
| Polk County | FL | Natural Gas | 5,866,330.99 | 2,287,779,186.53 | 389.98 | |||
H L Culbreath Bayside Power StationTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Natural Gas | 5,197,569 | 2,007,689,639.06 | 386.27 | ||
Juniper Solar (FL)Tampa Electric (100.00%) | Zephyrhills | FL | Solar | 147,116 | ||||
Jamison Solar (FL)Tampa Electric (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Solar | 145,498 | ||||
Magnolia SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | FL | Solar | 142,057 | |||||
Lake Mabel SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Lake Wales | FL | Solar | 136,549 | ||||
Lithia SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Solar | 132,178 | ||||
Balm SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Solar | 128,579 | ||||
Laurel Oaks SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Plant City | FL | Solar | 123,815 |
Tampa Electric Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Tampa Electric Has Coverage
- Auburndale, FL
- Eagle Lake, FL
- Lake Alfred, FL
- Lake Wales, FL
- Lakeland, FL
- Mulberry, FL
- Oldsmar, FL
- Plant City, FL
- Polk City, FL
- San Antonio, FL
- St. Leo, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Temple Terrace, FL
- Winter Haven, FL
- Zephyrhills, FL
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Tampa Electric FAQ:
When will Tampa Electric power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Tampa Electric's customers is 60.67 minutes.
Who is the CEO of Tampa Electric?
Archie Collins is the current CEO of Tampa Electric.
Does Tampa Electric have a parent company?
Tampa Electric is owned by Emera.
How many counties does Tampa Electric have customers in in?
Tampa Electric sells electricity to customers in 4 counties.
What percentage of Tampa Electric's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric production plants owned by or associated with Tampa Electric produce 88.86% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Tampa Electric?
The Tampa Electric phone number is (888) 223-0800.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Tampa Electric customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for consumers of Tampa Electric is 14.90 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Tampa Electric's electricity is generated from renewable fuel types?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Tampa Electric generate 11.13% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
How much is the average bundled bill for Tampa Electric customers each month?
Customers of Tampa Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $172.12.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Tampa Electric?
There are 24 power plants owned by or associated with Tampa Electric.
What cities does Tampa Electric sell electricity to?
Tampa Electric supplies in 15 cities.
