TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tampa Electric Company (TECO) officials are meeting this week with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to request a raise in utility rates.

• Read TECO's proposed 2025 Rates 

According to TECO, the customers' utility bills would increase about $20 a month in 2025. 

There are slightly more than 800,000 TECO customers spread across Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and Pinellas counties.

TECO officials said they need the extra income to meet growing demand, prepare for extreme weather and potential cyber attacks.

The meetings are ongoing throughout the week. 

A decision from the PSC is expected by November.