Tampa Electric Issues Appeal for Energy Conservation TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With the approach of Hurricane Charley and expected damage throughout the state, Tampa Electric today issued an appeal to customers to conserve energy, following an appeal by the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council. Vice President - Energy Delivery Tom Hernandez said, "We've been asked to communicate to our customers that everyone should conserve energy wherever possible, to help utilities keep the lights on throughout the state." Among the conservation steps being urged by Tampa Electric include the following: * Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed * Minimize use of major appliances * Turn off water heaters, if possible, and all unnecessary outdoor lighting and pool and sprinkler pump systems * Keep cooking and bathing to a minimum Tampa Electric is the principal subsidiary of TECO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: TE), a diversified energy-related holding company based in Tampa. Other TECO Energy subsidiaries include Peoples Gas System, TECO Wholesale Generation, TECO Transport and TECO Coal. For more information, visit online: http://www.tecoenergy.com/. DATASOURCE: Tampa Electric CONTACT: Ross Bannister, +1-813-266-0333, Laura Plumb +1-813-340-7972, both for Tampa Electric Web site: http://www.tecoenergy.com/

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