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12/12/18
TECO Peoples Gas named Customer Champion for fifth year in a row
TECO Peoples Gas again was designated a Customer Champion by Market Strategies International.

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11/30/18
Laura Crouch named vice president of State and Community Relations
Nancy Tower, president and chief executive officer of Tampa Electric, and T.J. Szelistowski, president of TECO Peoples Gas, are pleased to announce that Laura Crouch will become the vice president of State and Community Relations and Economic Development for Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas on Monday.

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11/14/18
Better Business Bureau, Duke Energy, Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas join forces to shut down scammers and protect customers on Utility Scam Awareness Day
The Better Business Bureau serving West Florida, Duke Energy, Tampa Electric and TECO Peoples Gas are joining forces to help shut down utility scammers and protect consumers and businesses.

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10/16/18
TECO Peoples Gas crews assessing damage in areas impacted by Hurricane Michael
TECO Peoples Gas team members from the local Panama City office, from across the state and our sister company, New Mexico Gas Co., are working in the Florida Panhandle to repair or make safe any leaks and assess our gas systems damage caused by Hurricane Michael.

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10/8/18
Hurricane Michael alert: TECO Peoples Gas urges customers to leave gas on
As TECO Peoples Gas officials continue to track Hurricane Michael, the company is prepared for any natural gas emergencies created by the hurricane or its aftermath. When the hurricane affects Florida’s panhandle, Peoples Gas advises customers to leave their natural gas service on, even in the event of an evacuation. Customers should not attempt to turn gas off at their meters.

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9/17/18
Redesigned Peoples Gas website has new look and improved customer service
Customers may notice something new the next time they visit www.peoplesgas.com. They will now find information faster and easier – thanks to a cleaner, modern look with a stronger focus on customers.

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9/13/18
TECO Peoples Gas ranks highest in the region in J.D. Power Study for sixth year in a row
For the sixth consecutive year, the residential customers of TECO Peoples Gas have ranked the utility highest in customer satisfaction among midsized natural gas companies in the south region...

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9/12/18
TECO Peoples Gas customers to see lower bills thanks to tax reform
TECO Peoples Gas will reduce customer bills and collect $11.6 million less annually, thanks to changes in federal tax law.

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9/11/18
TECO Peoples Gas launches new lower rate for innovative gas-powered air conditioning
"Gas heat pump" technology can also provide backup generation in case of power outage

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7/9/18
TECO Peoples Gas again named most trusted utility in the nation
TECO Peoples Gas again received the highest overall score in the nation in the 2018 Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement

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4/23/18
Just in time for Earth Day, Peoples Gas named environmental champion
TECO Peoples Gas, Florida's largest natural gas distribution utility with about 375,000 customers, is being celebrated among the country's energy utilities for environmental leadership, according to a customer survey conducted by Cogent Reports, a division of Market Strategies International.

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4/4/18
Peoples Gas and Tampa Electric remind homeowners to call 811 before digging
With warmer days and longer evenings, it's prime time for planting and other outdoor projects – and it's a perfect time to remind homeowners to always call 811 before digging.

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1/3/18
Two Florida business leaders appointed to Tampa Electric Co. board
Two Florida business and community leaders have been appointed to join the Tampa Electric Co. board of directors.