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| EX-32 - EX-32 - TAMPA ELECTRIC CO | ck0000096271-ex32_9.htm |
| EX-31.2 - EX-31.2 - TAMPA ELECTRIC CO | ck0000096271-ex312_10.htm |
| EX-31.1 - EX-31.1 - TAMPA ELECTRIC CO | ck0000096271-ex311_8.htm |
| EX-23 - EX-23 - TAMPA ELECTRIC CO | ck0000096271-ex23_7.htm |
| 10-K - 10-K - TAMPA ELECTRIC CO | ck0000096271-10k_20171231.htm |
Exhibit 12
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.
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Year Ended December 31, |
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(millions) |
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2017 |
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2016 |
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2015 |
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2014 |
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2013 |
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Income from continuing operations, before income taxes |
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$ |
513 |
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$ |
438 |
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$ |
442 |
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$ |
416 |
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$ |
364 |
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Interest expense |
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122 |
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120 |
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122 |
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116 |
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113 |
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Earnings before taxes and fixed charges |
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$ |
635 |
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$ |
558 |
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$ |
564 |
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$ |
532 |
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$ |
477 |
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Interest expense |
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$ |
122 |
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$ |
120 |
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$ |
122 |
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$ |
116 |
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$ |
113 |
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Total fixed charges |
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$ |
122 |
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$ |
120 |
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$ |
122 |
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$ |
116 |
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$ |
113 |
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges |
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5.20x |
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4.66x |
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4.62x |
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4.59x |
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4.23x |
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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.