X0202 4 2008-01-02 0000350563 TECO ENERGY INC TE 0001330286 Lacher Joseph P C/O TECO ENERGY, INC. P. O. BOX 111 TAMPA FL 33601-0111 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2008-01-02 4 A 0 446 17.21 A 8324 D Common Stock 9565 I By Spouse The reported shares were obtained in lieu of cash compensation under the Company's 1997 Director Equity Plan. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. David E. Schwartz, by Power of Attorney 2008-01-03