Electric Rates & Providers in Polk County, FL

Polk County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Polk County, Florida Electricity Overview

There was a 5.23% drop in CO2 emissions per capita over the past 12 months in Polk County.

Polk County generates 97.32% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 29.75 megawatt hours per citizen and ranks Polk County as the 297th highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for non-renewable production per capita a year.

Polk County ranks 4th in the nation out of 3230 counties for natural gas generation, with 22,735,091.53 megawatt hours generated using the fuel type.

Polk County has a population of 787,404 citizens.

Renewable electricity fuels account for 2.68%, or 645,841 megawatt hours, of Polk County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 359th in the country for total megawatt hours from renewable fuels.

Polk County consumers are faced with outages that are on average 70.98 minutes per interruption, with about 0.67 outages each year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    8,895,920 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.3 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    24,073,484 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    645,841 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    23,427,643 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    30.57 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,290,856,315 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,179.37 kg

Recent Energy News in Lakeland

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Lakeland Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

18.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.31% higher than last month
  • 3.16% lower than February last year
  • 18.76% higher than the Florida average
  • 10.76% higher than the US average
  • 585th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since February last year
  • 19,816th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 350 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 550 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

17.99¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% lower than last month
  • 12.4% higher than February last year
  • 19.86% higher than the Florida average
  • 6.21% higher than the US average
  • 568th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since February last year
  • 20,277th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,328 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$147.48 per month

  • 7.57% lower than last month
  • 4.55% higher than February last year
  • 18.95% higher than the Florida average
  • 17.64% higher than the US average
  • 568th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 18,688th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,263 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,330 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$185.62 per month

  • 0.29% higher than last month
  • 12.72% higher than February last year
  • 14.59% higher than the Florida average
  • 40.06% higher than the US average
  • 841st in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 255 since February last year
  • 26,346th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,283 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.49¢ per kWh

  • 0.94% higher than last month
  • 5.09% lower than February last year
  • 14.77% higher than the Florida average
  • 0.95% lower than the US average
  • 564th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since February last year
  • 18,322nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 887 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 300 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.57¢ per kWh

  • 0.44% lower than last month
  • 14.3% higher than February last year
  • 18.07% higher than the Florida average
  • 3.87% lower than the US average
  • 565th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since February last year
  • 17,314th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 780 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,157 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$695.16 per month

  • 1.54% lower than last month
  • 0.08% higher than February last year
  • 10.44% higher than the Florida average
  • 58.45% lower than the US average
  • 820th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 20,277th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,059 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 327 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$836.41 per month

  • 0.01% higher than last month
  • 14.82% higher than February last year
  • 11.8% higher than the Florida average
  • 49.08% lower than the US average
  • 820th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 413 since February last year
  • 21,712th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,848 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.59¢ per kWh

  • 0.22% lower than last month
  • 7.8% lower than February last year
  • 19.42% higher than the Florida average
  • 7.44% higher than the US average
  • 585th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19,998th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 141 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,793 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

10.65¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% lower than last month
  • 12.7% higher than February last year
  • 22.95% higher than the Florida average
  • 4.37% higher than the US average
  • 586th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since February last year
  • 19,939th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 433 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,811 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$17,518.87 per month

  • 4.98% higher than last month
  • 4.85% higher than February last year
  • 42.47% higher than the Florida average
  • 42.85% lower than the US average
  • 552nd in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 16,539th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 866 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 941 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$17,233.14 per month

  • 0.39% higher than last month
  • 13.44% higher than February last year
  • 33.18% higher than the Florida average
  • 49.45% lower than the US average
  • 552nd in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15,751st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,744 since February last year

Lakeland Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

135,442 MWh

  • 32.92% lower than last month
  • 14.74% lower than February last year
  • 92.74% higher than the Florida average
  • 484.98% higher than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 79 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 123rd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 16 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

143,859.69 MWh

  • 4.32% lower than last month
  • 30.54% lower than February last year
  • 75.2% higher than the Florida average
  • 459.5% higher than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 79 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 134th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 22 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

53,811,382.66 MWh

  • 32.38% lower than last month
  • 10.19% lower than February last year
  • 148.89% higher than the Florida average
  • 457.25% higher than the US average
  • 13th in the state out of 79 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 128th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

55,840,037.26 MWh

  • 4.07% lower than last month
  • 31.65% lower than February last year
  • 99.19% higher than the Florida average
  • 379.21% higher than the US average
  • 13th in the state out of 79 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 146th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 25 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

135,442 MWh

  • 32.92% lower than last month
  • 14.74% lower than February last year
  • 20.28% higher than the Florida average
  • 255.79% higher than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 31 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 91st in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

143,858.82 MWh

  • 4.32% lower than last month
  • 30.47% lower than February last year
  • 1.57% higher than the Florida average
  • 224.27% higher than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 31 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 105th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 22 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

53,811,382.66 MWh

  • 32.38% lower than last month
  • 10.18% lower than February last year
  • 24.98% higher than the Florida average
  • 267.61% higher than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 31 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 95th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

55,839,205.25 MWh

  • 4.07% lower than last month
  • 31.62% lower than February last year
  • 1.87% higher than the Florida average
  • 215.05% higher than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 31 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 112th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 27 since February last year

Lakeland, FL Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour for Lakeland, which is 19.48% less than the average Florida rate of 15.19 cents. The city produces roughly 15.84 megawatt hours per capita per year from electricity generating plants located within its city limits, which makes them the 33rd highest producing city in Florida out of 960 cities. The city is ranked 11th in Florida in total electricity produced from power plants within its borders, with 1,901,488 megawatt hours produced.

Lakeland citizens average 4,596.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 16th worst in Florida out of 960 in this category. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 551,745,091.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 19th largest amount in the state. Natural Gas is the primary fuel source in Lakeland, with 99.86% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Secondary fuels used in electricity generation include Solar at 0.11% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.04% of generation. Lakeland has the 4th most power producing plants of any city in Florida, with 3 total power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakeland

Lakeland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.088/kWh$260.06/mo.$93.76/mo.
11th12.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lakeland
35th$147.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lakeland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lakeland, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lakeland ElectricBUNDLED12.18146.661,899,4331,689,706205,750,600
Tampa ElectricBUNDLED16.58190.0210,242,884.11,698,142,929

Zips with electric coverage in Lakeland, Florida include: 33810, 33813, 33823, 33801, 33809, 33803, 33805, 33811, 33815, 33812, 33868

Winter Haven, FL Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.58 cents per kilowatt hour for Winter Haven, which is 9.14% more than the average Florida rate of 15.19 cents. The city has had a 10.86% rise in electricity generated by facilities specializing in solar power. The city is ranked 63rd in Florida in total electricity produced from power plants within its borders, with 2,512 megawatt hours produced.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Winter Haven averages 4,153.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 202,320,478.75 kilograms, which is the 82nd highest total amount of pollution for a city in Florida. The city is home to one power generation plant. Winter Haven has roughly 100.00% of its electricity generated by Solar.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winter Haven

Winter Haven residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.088/kWh$260.06/mo.$93.76/mo.
730th16.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Winter Haven
907th$190.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for Winter Haven Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Winter Haven, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Tampa ElectricBUNDLED16.58190.022,51210,242,884.11,698,142,929

Zips with electric coverage in Winter Haven, Florida include: 33844, 33880, 33884, 33823, 33881, 33830, 33859, 33850, 33838, 33839

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Haines City, FL Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 17.98 cents per kilowatt hour for Haines City, which is 18.35% more than the average Florida rate of 15.19 cents. Duke Energy Florida has an estimated 22 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $167.04, while the Haines City average is 11.04% more at $185.47 per month. This is the 890th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Florida.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Haines City averages 4,172.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 110,622,955.55 kilograms, which is the 153rd highest total amount of pollution for a city in Florida. All of the electricity sold in Haines City has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Haines City

Haines City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.191/kWh$0.111/kWh$253.86/mo.$95.09/mo.
838th17.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Haines City
890th$185.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Haines City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Haines City, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy FloridaBUNDLED17.98185.4721,794,361.133,918,261,343

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Electricity Production in Polk County, Florida

Power Plants in Polk County, Florida

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Hines Energy ComplexDuke Energy Florida (100.00%)
Polk County FL Natural Gas 10,753,5594,200,953,285.34390.66
Polk County FL Natural Gas 5,842,496.012,221,018,145.35380.15
Osprey Energy Center Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%)
Auburndale FL Natural Gas 2,145,910850,518,955.86396.34
Lakeland FL Natural Gas 1,711,324666,006,133.52389.18
Polk County FL Natural Gas 1,266,028516,159,084.28407.7
Mosaic New Wales OperationsMosaic Fertilizer LLC (100.00%)
Polk County FL Waste Heat 394,894
Orange Cogeneration FacilityOrange Cogeneration LP (100.00%)
Bartow FL Natural Gas 372,939.78145,011,388.2388.83
Mulberry Cogeneration FacilityPolk Power Partners LP (100.00%)
Polk County FL Natural Gas 363,173152,528,822.88419.99
Lakeland FL Natural Gas 188,109107,561,586.83571.8
Mosaic South Pierce OperationsMosaic Fertilizer LLC (100.00%)
Polk County FL Waste Heat 162,474
Mosaic Co Bartow FacilityMosaic Company (100.00%)
Polk County FL Waste Heat 128,226
Jamison Solar (FL)Tampa Electric (100.00%)
Polk County FL Solar 125,081
Payne Creek SolarTampa Electric (100.00%)
Polk County FL Solar 115,117
Polk County FL Solar 106,839
Peace Creek SolarTampa Electric (100.00%)
Bartow FL Solar 91,108
Lake Hancock SolarTampa Electric (100.00%)
Polk County FL Solar 88,112
Florida's Natural GrowersCitrus World Inc (100.00%)
Polk County FL Natural Gas 58,140.4613,425,718.74230.92
Bonnie Mine SolarTampa Electric (100.00%)
Polk County FL Solar 53,447
Cutrale Citrus Juices USA IICutrale Citrus Juices USA Inc (100.00%)
Polk County FL Natural Gas 40,37032,289,769.12799.85
Polk County FL Solar 21,003

Polk County, Florida Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Polk County citizens average 4,179.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Polk County from electricity consumption is 3,290,856,315.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 10th highest amount in the state and 1817th in the United States. Approximately 94.44% of Polk County's electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Secondary fuels used in electricity generation include Waste Heat at 2.85% and Solar at 2.68% of production. Polk County has 26 electricity plants, which is 56th most in the US.

NATURAL GAS
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Natural Gas
94.44%
WASTE HEAT
Waste Heat
2.85%
SOLAR
Solar
2.68%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.03%

Polk County, Florida Net Metering

Approximately 100.00% of the electricity companies in Polk County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

The county has 5 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these 5 suppliers is 4.70%. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Polk County a rank of 1619th best in the US out of 3230 counties.

Providers In Each City in Polk County:

  • Auburndale, Florida:
    • Tampa Electric: 90.09%
    • Lakeland Electric: 9.91%
  • Bartow, Florida:
    • Lakeland Electric: 1.02%
    • Bartow Electric: 98.98%
  • Davenport, Florida:
    • Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
  • Dundee, Florida:
    • Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
  • Eagle Lake, Florida:
    • Tampa Electric: 100.00%
  • Fort Meade, Florida:
    • Duke Energy Florida: 41.54%
    • Fort Meade, Florida Electric Utility: 58.46%
  • Frostproof, Florida:
    • Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
  • Haines City, Florida:
    • Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
  • Highland Park, Florida:
    • Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
  • Hillcrest Heights, Florida:
    • Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
  • Lake Alfred, Florida:
    • Tampa Electric: 100.00%
  • Lake Hamilton, Florida:
    • Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
  • Lake Wales, Florida:
    • Tampa Electric: 87.57%
    • Duke Energy Florida: 12.43%
  • Lakeland, Florida:
    • Lakeland Electric: 98.76%
    • Tampa Electric: 1.24%
  • Mulberry, Florida:
    • Tampa Electric: 100.00%
  • Polk City, Florida:
    • Lakeland Electric: 59.66%
    • Duke Energy Florida: 17.26%
    • Tampa Electric: 23.07%
  • Winter Haven, Florida:
    • Tampa Electric: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Polk County, Florida?

The largest electricity supplier in Polk County, Florida by megawatt hours sold is Tampa Electric.

How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Florida?

There are 7 electricity companies operating in Polk County, Florida.

How many power plants are within Polk County, Florida?

There are 26 power plants in Polk County, Florida

Which electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Florida?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-05-14