Thank you for your interest in natural gas. At Peoples Gas, we're passionate about delivering safe, clean, affordable, and reliable energy to Florida’s homes and businesses. We look forward to serving you.
Natural gas appliances will provide you with increased reliability, performance, and overall efficiency resulting in lower energy costs. So, no matter if you choose to use natural gas to fuel a few of your applications or all of them, your business is sure to benefit. Be sure to check out our energy conservation rebates on natural gas equipment to further increase your savings.
Natural gas is delivered through our well-protected, resilient underground network of pipelines. To learn more about how we bring natural gas to your business, click each step below to learn more or click here for a graphic overview. If you do not find the information you need here, please contact us at PGSServiceInstallationRequest@tecoenergy.com. Please include your service address and preferred contact information in your email message to help ensure a timely response.
Your coordinator will schedule an on-site meeting at your premises. During this work session, we will determine meter location and discuss your construction schedule and what you can expect.
Your coordinator will let you know about any required underground construction during this meeting. You'll need to let us know about any underground structures and systems that may be located on the property. The "Underground Facilities" section of your gas service agreement includes a list of examples.
Our team is ready to plan the design of your service. We'll create the engineering schematics and other documents needed to secure the permits for the project. We'll also determine if easement agreements will be needed and execute them at this time. When an easement is required, design permitting will not move forward until after the easement is signed.
To install your gas mains and service lines, we will need to obtain all the necessary permits. We will take the plans developed and send them out to all appropriate municipal agencies. Our experts have extensive experience in these submissions and keep current with the requirements across the state. It's challenging to predict the time it takes to have a permit approved -- anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.
After we have secured all the required construction documents — permits, easements, etc.— your project will be assigned to a licensed and insured contractor qualified to perform work for Peoples Gas customers. The contractor will then add your project to their schedule.
Construction and installation of your service line will typically start soon after the underground utilities on your property have been marked by Sunshine 811 member operators. Please leave all utility line flags and markings in place until your project is complete.
You may see service trucks on your premises from companies other than Peoples Gas, but all Peoples Gas contractors are required to carry ID badges. Always ask to see it.
Your natural gas is active and ready for meter installation
Your service line has been installed, and natural gas is active on your property. Your project is almost complete.
Your gas service and billing will not start until your meter is set. When construction on your premise is complete, and all interior piping work has been finished contact your coordinator. Please allow up to five business days for your meter installation to complete.
Your installation is complete
Now that your meter has been set, you will start receiving your monthly bills. Your service is now established, and you can start enjoying all the benefits of clean, efficient natural gas.
