TECO looks into rate hike, drawing protests from customers [Video]

BRANDON, Fla. (WFTS) — There could be changes on the way to your energy bill if you rely on TECO.

TECO is currently requesting a rate increase from the Florida Public Service Commission.

In its proposal, here’s how TECO describes the increase:

This is what TECO’s rate hike proposal looks like for you: a house using 1,000 kWh a month is currently paying $143.48, according to TECO. There would be a 3.2% increase for 2025, up to $148.15. In 2026, there would be a 4.4% increase to $161.65. Finally, in 2027, there would be a 2.8% increase to $166.55.

Breakdown of proposed rates and charges:

But just ahead of a meeting focused solely on the rate hikes, dozens of people with Food and Water Watch, Hillsborough Affordable Energy Coalition, and others gathered to oppose the proposal.

“We are a coalition of over 20 local organizations and community groups that have been fighting skyrocketing electricity bills. For the past year, …