That's where Florida Power Corp.'s service territory ends and Gulf Power Corp.'s Panhandle territory begins. Find an outlet and plug it in. Enjoy an immediate 26 percent drop in electric rates. Tampa Electric customers could benefit almost as much. For them, Gulf Power's rates are 22 percent lower.
Extension cords are impractical.
Tampa Bay's utilities might pout over the loss of customers. And laws do not allow Floridians to choose where they get their power. If you live in Florida Power's territory, you are stuck paying the highest residential rates of any major utility in the state. Deregulation might change that. But don't hold your breath.