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Higher TECO rates and lower bills likely in May

State regulators will meet today to set higher rates for customers of Tampa Electric Co. ...more

April 7, 2009

Progress Energy Electric Rates To Go Down

The power drain on the wallets of Progress Energy Florida customers will drop some $15 to $18 a month on typical bills by April. Even so, state lawmakers could turn the lights out on a fee the utility began charging for preconstruction costs of a nuclear power plant that could take another decade to complete. ...more

March 21, 2009

TECO Wants To Cut Charge, Raise Rates

Tampa Electric customers hit with a big increase in their electricity fuel charges last month may see that charge rescinded. ...more

February 28, 2009

TECO Move Would Rescind One Hike, Leave One Intact

Electric customers who were hit with a big increase in their electricity fuel charges last month may see most of that charge rescinded. On Friday, Tampa Electric announced it will ask the Florida Public Service Commission for permission to lower the fuel charge on its customers' bills starting in May. ...more

February 27, 2009

TECO To Make Case For Increase

Tampa Electric Co. will spend the next several days trying to persuade state regulators to approve a $228 million-a-year increase in TECO's base service rates. ...more

January 20, 2009

Tampa Electric Rate Hearing Begins Tuesday

Tampa Electric Co. will spend the next several days trying to convince state regulators to approve a $228 million-a-year-increase in TECO's base service rates. ...more

January 19, 2009

Public Counsel: TECO Rate Request $190 Million Too High

Tampa Electric Co.'s request to raise base service rates by $228 million a year is far too high, the Florida Public Counsel told state regulators Thursday. In papers filed with the Florida Public Service Commission, the counsel, which represents Florida ratepayers, said TECO's request should be slashed to $38 million. ...more

December 5, 2008

TECO, Progress Energy Expect Lower Fuel Costs

TAMPA - Customers of Tampa Electric Co. and Progress Energy Florida, the biggest power providers in the Bay area, have been given a slight reprieve from rising electric bills next year. ...more

October 13, 2008