Tampa Electric

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads who support and inspire us!

What a team! Our team members are honored and dedicated to giving back by partnering with United Food Bank of Plant City to provide meals to members of our community. Thanks to our awesome Solar Operations team for sharing their time.

🌴✨FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: What a fantastic day celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month at our Street Festival! From vibrant carnival customs to mouthwatering snacks and refreshing ginger beer, we had it all! Huge thanks to our TECO Employee Resource Groups HOLA and EBAT for hosting such a colorful and joyous event for our team members.

We want to thank our 2024 Partners who make our programs possible! Thank you to our new Food Allergy Champion, TECO Tampa Electric, for your generous grant!
We are proud to support our community and we cannot do that without our donors and community partners!
Our partners help fund our Safe Food for Tampa Bay program, New Patient Packets and our Annual Teal-o-Ween Party! 💙💙💙

🌀 This storm season, advocacy meets action! Recently, our Tampa Electric team traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate for stronger storm protection measures. We're committed to ensuring that when storms hit, our communities aren't just prepared—they're resilient.

Learn more about the advocacy taking place on our latest blog post: https://www.tampaelectric.com/blog/2024/Fighting_Hurricane_Havoc_with_DC_Power/

Protect your A/C (and other major appliances) from damaging power surges with Zap Cap! Act now for 50% off the monthly service fee for your first 6 months! Sign up at https://www.tampaelectric.com/residential/start-service/surge-protection/

🌡️ Our service areas are facing dangerously high temperatures this week! 🥵 The best way to avoid heat-related illnesses is to limit your time outdoors. Stay safe and stay cool with these helpful tips from Tampa Electric ➡️ https://www.tampaelectric.com/blog/2024/Hot-weather-tips-can-help-you-stay-cool-and-save-money-too/

Stay informed as we ensure reliable power for our community!

✅ Plan ahead and don't forget your furry friends! Create a comprehensive emergency plan for everyone, including pets and livestock. Visit our Storm Center for expert tips to weather any storm: https://www.tampaelectric.com/stormcenter/

Thank you Congressman John Rutherford for taking the time to speak with us about being prepared for hurricane season.

As this hurricane season kicks off, it's important to thank the folks who work hard to prepare for, and recover from, whatever storm comes our way. Great to talk with Duke Energy and Tampa Electric about hurricane preparedness and everything they do to keep the power on!

Why is there a helicopter 50 feet from your house? It's just routine inspection You're not seeing things — a helicopter will be flying low over the Tampa area to inspect power lines.

🚁✅ PLEASE SHARE: Heads up! Low-flying helicopters near Tampa Electric lines this week are part of routine inspections. Starting today, a chopper will be checking our high-voltage lines. It's all part of our commitment to maintaining reliable service for our customers. Thanks for your understanding! Read the full details on our media page: https://www.tampaelectric.com/mediacenter/2024/Low-Flying-Helicopters-to-Patrol-Tampa-Electrics-Power-Lines/

When the fun in the sun gets too hot, it's time to cool off indoors! 🥵☀️💦

Stay refreshed and save money this summer with these budget-friendly tips! ➡️ https://www.tampaelectric.com/blog/2024/Hot-weather-tips-can-help-you-stay-cool-and-save-money-too/

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Several team members recently participated in a 4-hour Heartsaver CPR/AED with First Aid Certification course, hosted by Tampa General Hospital (TGH). Equipping our team with these crucial lifesaving skills ensures we’re prepared to help in any emergency. A big thank you to our partners at TGH for such a valuable and empowering experience!

Stay Safe! Check out these essential hurricane tips.

At Tampa Electric, the safety of our customers and employees is our top priority! With an above-average hurricane season ahead, it’s more important than ever to follow our essential electrical safety tips to stay safe. - https://mailchi.mp/tampaelectric.com/hurricane-tips-521

PLEASE SHARE: Hurricane season is here! The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is on now through June 14! Stock up on essentials for you and your pets to last at least 7 days. Visit http://floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep for a list of exempt items.

In honor of Pride Month, we're proudly highlighting our PRISM (Pride, Respect, Individualism, Support, Movement) Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Tampa Electric! We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone feels valued and respected.

⚠️ Don't fall victim to utility imposters.

Here are a few reminders to help you stay :

🛑 We will never demand immediate payment to avoid same-day service disconnection.
🛑 We do not accept prepaid debit cards or wire transfers as payments.
🛑 We will never call or email to request sensitive info

Stay alert to scams by visiting our website: https://www.tampaelectric.com/scam/

🔶 June is National Safety Month! As the temperatures rise, so do the number of work zones in our communities. Let’s keep everyone safe—our crews and each other. When you're driving near a work zone, please slow down and proceed with caution. A little patience goes a long way in preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of workers and drivers alike.

🛑 For more tips on staying safe and to learn more about National Safety Month, visit https://www.nsc.org. Let’s make safety a priority together!

Hurricane Season is officially here! We're fully prepared and have a robust storm plan in place to restore power safely and swiftly whenever severe weather hits. Visit our Storm Center today to:

🌀Enroll in outage notifications

🌀Report an outage

🌀Monitor restoration efforts

🌀Get storm preparedness and safety tips

Stay safe and stay connected as we navigate the storm season together. Your safety is our priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way!

Visit Tampa Electric's Storm Center here>>> https://www.tampaelectric.com/stormcenter/

🎓FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Big congratulations to the latest graduates of the Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Electrical Line Worker Program, proudly sponsored by Tampa Electric! On May 7, eleven determined students completed their intensive four-month training at the HCC Brandon campus, mastering crucial skills for a bright future in the electric industry.

With Tampa Electric's commitment of over $300,000 for scholarships and equipment, we are excited to continue this partnership that lights up paths and powers dreams.

Interested in becoming a line worker? The next class kicks off on October 15th. Join us in keeping the lights on and forging futures.

🔗 Learn more:https://www.tampatraining.com/electrical-line-worker/

Calling all fan-atees (fans of manatees)! Please cast your vote today and every day through June 17, so our beloved Manatee Viewing Center can be named the Best Free Attraction in the U.S.! Vote for our gentle giant sanctuary at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-free-attraction-2024/teco-manatee-viewing-center-apollo-beach-florida/

Cool Tips for National Heat Awareness Day

Did you know National Heat Awareness Day sizzles onto the scene on May 31? As the summer sun cranks up the temperature, setting aside a day for awareness can be a lifesaver. - https://mailchi.mp/tampaelectric.com/heat-awareness-520

As we close out Military Appreciation Month, we're honored to spotlight a standout member of our team, Arlee Jones, Project Manager at Tampa Electric and a retired Master Chief Electrician’s Mate - Nuclear from the United States Navy.

Arlee shares how his naval experiences from operating nuclear reactors on submarines to leadership roles have enriched his career and personal growth.

🔗 Don't miss Arlee's inspiring story, a perfect culmination to a month of honoring our military heroes. Read the full blog post now! https://www.tampaelectric.com/blog/2024/Military-Appreciation-Month-Employee-Spotlight-Arlee-Jones/

As we celebrate National Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're excited to share a special Q&A session with Lalita Llerena, Tampa Electric's Manager of Internal Communications. Lalita reflects on her rich Thai heritage and how it influences her life and work at TECO. From authentic Thai traditions to her impactful career journey, you will enjoy this fun interview!

FULL STORY: https://www.tampaelectric.com/blog/2024/Celebrating-National-Asian-American-and-South-Pacific-Islander-Heritage-Month-at-TECO/

Summer is almost here! Stay cool and save money with these hot weather tips: https://www.tampaelectric.com/blog/2024/Hot-weather-tips-can-help-you-stay-cool-and-save-money-too/

We're proud to celebrate Military Appreciation Month by spotlighting members of our team who have served. Meet Dennis Godber, Lead Network and Systems Security Analyst at Tampa Electric. Learn about Dennis's journey as he shares how his time in the United States Army has profoundly influenced his life and career. Join us in thanking Dennis for his service and dedication! https://www.tampaelectric.com/blog/2024/Military-Appreciation-Month-Employee-Spotlight-Dennis-Godber/