Tampa Electric is an electric utility company serving the Tampa Bay area in Florida. The company was founded in 1899 and currently serves over 780,000 customers in the region. Tampa Electric's power generation mix includes natural gas, coal, and solar energy. The utility owns and operates several power plants, including the Big Bend Power Station, which is one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the country. Additionally, Tampa Electric has implemented several energy efficiency and conservation programs to help customers reduce their energy usage and save money on their bills. The company is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to its customers in Florida.
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Tampa Electric's energy comes from natural gas, coal, solar, biomass, and other fossil. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 87% of Tampa Electric's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 6%. Solar provides 6% of Tampa Electric's electricity. Biomass provides 1% of Tampa Electric's electricity. Other Fossil provides 1% of Tampa Electric's electricity.
86%
Natural Gas
6%
Coal
6%
Solar
1%
Biomass
1%
Other Fossil
The average electricity rate for Tampa Electric customers is 11.63 cents/kWh. Tampa Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| RSVP-1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE VARIABLE PRICING PROGRAM | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
In 2021, the average Tampa Electric customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 73 minutes. In total, the average Tampa Electric customer had their electricity out for about 101 minutes during the whole year.
Credited to customer's next bill at retail rate; excess reconciled annually at avoided cost rate