OUTAGE INFO | PAY BILL LOGIN RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS COMPANY HELP | CONTACT US About Your Rates Keeping Costs Low As your trusted energy partner, we strive to be transparent on anticipated changes in pricing. Over the past year, natural gas prices have been rising globally, doubling since January 2021 and these challenges are expected to persist into 2022. Because Tampa Electric and other utilities across Florida and the U.S. use natural gas as a fuel to help generate electricity, prices are being impacted nationwide – especially going into the winter months. We've filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission to increase bills to cover the rising fuel costs, which are passed directly to customers without any profit to Tampa Electric. If approved, the average residential customer's monthly energy bill would increase in February 2022 by about 13 percent or $15.43 to $136.34 for 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of use, from the $120.91 customers will pay in January 2022. Understanding the Impact of Fuel on Your Bill The cost of fuel will be about one-third of a residential customer's bill. Utilities adjust fuel and capacity costs annually, typically in January. However, when costs are expected to change more than 10 percent, utilities can request an additional adjustment. Tampa Electric maximizes the use of existing low-cost, well-performing plants and power purchased from other companies to mitigate costs. Long-term, Tampa Electric is reducing the impact of fuel costs on your energy bill by increasing our renewable energy sources. Currently, we power more than 100,000 homes, schools and businesses with solar power, with plans to double that by 2023. You can learn more about our vision for a cleaner energy future at teconetzero.com. Ways to Better Manage and Reduce Your Bill We can help you manage your energy use and save money. Did you know Tampa Electric offers more energy-efficiency programs than any other electric company in the state? Check them out and get started saving energy at your home or business. You can also choose to sign up for Budget Billing, which helps even out your monthly bill by looking at your average 12-month energy usage. 2022 Base Rate Increase Learn more about the new base rates taking effect January 2022. Our Power System Reliability Storm Protection Plan Trimming Trees About Your Rates Understanding Power Costs Wholesale Customer Rates Customer Communications Power Generation Current Projects About Your Meter Rights of Way RESIDENTIAL Payment Options Billing Options Start or Stop Service Report a Concern Power Outages Save Energy Safety Rates BUSINESS Payment Options Billing Options Start or Stop Service Construction Save Energy Safety Rates COMPANY About Us Our Power System Media Center Business Resources Careers Community Manatee Viewing Center Environment Solar Energy Electric Vehicles CONTACT US Report an Outage Call Before You Dig STAY INFORMED Our Blog e-News Update Signup Tampa Electric is an Emera company. Copyright © 2021 Emera Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Legal Accessibility