Hundredth

Industry Briefs

TECO Peoples Gas has added its three-hundredth natural gas customer in the state of Florida. “We’re excited to celebrate this landmark event in our company’s growth,” said Kent Hobart, general manager for Peoples Gas North Region. “In fact, this represents a 50% customer increase since 1997.” In reaching the 300,000 mark, TECO Peoples Gas said it is Florida’s leading provider of natural gas. TECO Peoples Gas’ parent company TECO Energy is a diversified, energy-related holding company based in Tampa, FL.

February 19, 2004