Home energy upgrade programs in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County anchors the Tampa Bay metro and is one of Florida's fastest-growing counties. Its housing mix runs from early-1900s bungalows in Tampa's Seminole Heights and Ybor City to 2010s-and-newer construction across Riverview and Apollo Beach.
County at a glance
- County seat
- Tampa
- Region
- Tampa Bay
- Population
- 1.5 million
- Electric utility
- Tampa Electric (TECO)
- IECC climate zone
- 2A
- Typical summer high
- 91°F
Housing stock and where the savings are
The pre-war and mid-century core of Tampa has some of the least energy-efficient housing in the state: uninsulated walls, minimal attic insulation, and ductwork routed through unconditioned crawl or attic space. These homes routinely lose a meaningful share of conditioned air before it reaches a register, which is why duct sealing is often the highest-return first step here.
Who provides your electricity
Tampa Electric serves Hillsborough County. Summer humidity in the Bay area keeps latent cooling load high well into October.
What makes this county different
Hillsborough's inland areas run hotter than the coastal counties during summer afternoons because they lack the sea-breeze moderation, so peak-hour cooling demand — and the bill impact of an inefficient system — is often higher than homeowners expect.
Communities served
Homeowners across the county are eligible, including:
- Tampa
- Brandon
- Riverview
- Plant City
- Temple Terrace