The Brief
- TECO customers want to sue the public utility for “price gouging” allegations, according to an online petition with over 7,000 signatures.
- TECO says higher bills are driven by hurricane recovery costs.
- The latest rate hike will take effect in January, raising bills by about $5.51 a month for the average customer.
TAMPA, Fla. – TECO customers say their power bills have reached a breaking point. An online petition is calling for a lawsuit against the public utility, accusing it of price gouging.
What we know:
As of Monday night, more than 7,000 signatures have been collected. Many argue that electricity costs have risen faster than household incomes.…