Exhibit 12.2

TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The following table sets forth Tampa Electric Company’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the periods indicated.

	Year Ended Dec. 31,
(millions)	2012		2011		2010		2009		2008
Income from continuing operations, before income tax	$	368.9	$	380.7	$	386.6	$	303.7	$	261.9
Interest expense		129.9		141.9		143.9		141.2		135.8
Earnings before taxes and fixed charges	$	498.8	$	522.6	$	530.5	$	444.9	$	397.7
Interest expense	$	129.9	$	141.9	$	143.9	$	141.2	$	135.8
Total fixed charges	$	129.9	$	141.9	$	143.9	$	141.2	$	135.8
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		3.84x		3.68x		3.69x		3.15x		2.93x

For the purposes of calculating these ratios, earnings consist of income from continuing operations before income taxes and fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense on indebtedness, amortization of debt premium and an estimate of the interest component of rentals. Interest expense includes total interest expense, excluding AFUDC, and an estimate of the interest component of rentals.