At 5 p.m. on April 15 each year, Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center closes its doors to the public at the end of its season – and something big happens. Work to get ready for the next season begins. Sure, the manatees that love the clean, warm water discharge canal at Big Bend Power Station have other places to go when the weather’s hot. But for the TECO team members…
We’re staying safe on the road as we work to serve you
To the moon and back nearly 20 times: that’s about equal to how many miles – more than 11 million – TECO team members have driven without a preventable vehicle accident while serving the community. As of June 2015, a total of seven Tampa Electric or Peoples Gas service areas throughout Florida have each driven more than 1 million miles safely. Two areas, South Hillsborough Operations with Tampa Electric and…
Victory for you, the environment and the community comes home to TECO Plaza
A big win for the environment, the community and Tampa Electric customers deserves a big celebration – and that was the scene at TECO Plaza on June 16 as TECO leaders and team members joined community leaders to celebrate the Polk Power Station Regional Reclaimed Water Project and its 2015 Edison Award from the Edison Electric Institute, which represents Tampa Electric and all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. TECO Energy President…
We won an Edison: Coveted and national recognition for the Polk Power Station Regional Reclaimed Water Project
Anyone who knows this industry knows challenges are constant. Great ideas that surmount challenges – especially those that benefit the community, the environment and our customers – are things to cherish. Another thing people across our industry know is the Edison Electric Institute, which represents Tampa Electric and all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. And I’m proud to say that with its top award for 2015, the Edison Award, the EEI has…
Operation Partnership extends powerful connection between TECO and MacDill Air Force Base
From both a military and civilian standpoint, this operation was a success. While the danger was minimal, the potential positive impact on the community was great. And by all accounts, the opportunity that Operation Partnership gave active-duty military personnel to get a closer look at TECO was as good for their post-military job prospects as it was for the company that can benefit from their skills and dedication. Tampa Electric…