UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

October 18, 2004

TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida	1-5007	59-0475140
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

702 North Franklin Street, Tampa Florida	33602
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(813) 228-1111

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01: Other Events

On October 18, 2004, TECO Energy, Inc. announced certain leadership changes. See the press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference, for information regarding the changes that impact Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas System.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated October 18, 2004 announcing certain leadership changes.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 19, 2004	TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY
	(Registrant)
	/s/ G. L. GILLETTE
	G. L. GILLETTE
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibits
99.1	Press Release dated October 18, 2004 announcing certain leadership changes.

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