Opposition to Escalating Rate Increases by Tampa Electric Company (TECO)

We need to bring the cost down. People are struggling.

they should be ashamed of themselves for taking advantage of floridians

Agreed100%. I can’t imagine how bad mine would be had I not invested in my own solar system 10 years ago!

Can't afford what I pay now, on 1 person's income

My electric bills each year in the summer goes up an additional $200 to $300. It's either I feed my family or pay electric bill. It's scary.

The escalating TECO rate increases are unaffordable, along with other significant increases, experienced by Floridians. I urge our congresspeople to identify and address the root causes of such increases. If not, Floridians will be leaving this state in droves. Specifically, I have received a 25% rate increase from 2024 to 2025 and a 60%+ rate increase since 2020.

Please do not charge us to recoup your loss we are already in a state where the cost of living is so high. We can not afford these light bills.

This needs to be stopped everything is going up except everyone's pay

One time $662.94 for a 1900 sq. home with temp set at 79 degrees. This is crazy

We need to stop with these price hikes. People are losing their ability to live a normal life and are on the verge of becoming homeless.

I hope we can get it to come back down

I am sick and tired of not only TECO, Grocery/food cost, Gas cost - should not be over $3 anywhere in FLA. To add there are SO MANY companies, fake companies are trying to buy our homes in Tampa....Ripping ppl out of thousands of dollars ! While Trump is his job in getting Illegals and Criminals deported in every Florida city we have ppl like TECO, Gas, Food, Home Owners Ins and Vehichle Ins going sky high for NO reason but to TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CITIZENS.

This is abusive! Use your insurance for hurricane repairs!

This is ridiculous! The company has been robbing us,while they're pockets get rich! This has became absolutely unaffordable.

Same power usage basically each month and my frickin bills are up nearly $40-$50 for a 485 square foot studio apartment. People are already struggling!!

PETITION TO THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Subject: Opposition to Escalating Rate Increases by Tampa Electric Company (TECO) To the Honorable Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission: We, the undersigned customers of Tampa Electric Company (TECO) and residents of Florida, respectfully submit this petition to urge the Commission to take immediate action to protect consumers from the excessive and escalating utility rate increases approved for TECO. Over the past several years, TECO’s customers have been subjected to repeated rate hikes that have outpaced wage growth and strained the budgets of families, retirees, and small businesses. Energy is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Escalating rates threaten the health, safety, and financial stability of our communities. While we recognize that utilities must maintain infrastructure and cover operational costs, the current trajectory of TECO’s rate increases is unjust and unsustainable. The burden of these costs should not fall disproportionately on customers, many of whom are already struggling under the weight of inflation and rising housing expenses. Therefore, we respectfully petition the Florida Public Service Commission to: 1. Deny or reduce future rate increases requested by TECO unless a clear, transparent, and independently verified need is demonstrated. 2. Require greater accountability and transparency in TECO’s financial justifications for any rate escalations. 3. Prioritize the protection of consumers—particularly low-income households, seniors on fixed incomes, and small businesses—when evaluating TECO’s rate proposals. 4. Encourage investment in cost-saving alternatives and efficiency measures to reduce reliance on repeated customer rate hikes. We call on the Commission to fulfill its duty to safeguard the public interest and ensure that Floridians have access to affordable, reliable energy without facing unjust financial hardship.

Stop increasing our bills.

My electric bill went from $260.00 per mo average to just under $400.00 this month. Too much.

I am a senior on a fixed income having to keep my AC at 79 degrees in order to pay my bill. I don't know what I'll do this winter. You all have had 5 rate increases over the last 5 years and honestly it doesn't seem like you have any concern over how gravely this affects your customers, especially we seniors.

Stop robbing your customers!