The Brief
- Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has requested approval to raise electricity rates temporarily.
- Residential customers could see bills rise by about 5.3%, or roughly $8.88 more per month.
- The proposal has sparked protests, with critics citing recent rate hikes earlier this year.
TAMPA, Fla. – Homeowners and bill payers in Central Florida may soon see another bump in their utility bills. Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to temporarily raise electricity rates.
If approved, a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month would see their bill increase by 5.3% — or about $8.88 more each month — bringing the total to $176.89. For commercial and industrial customers, the increase would range between 2% and 10%, depending on usage.
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