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Walton County, Florida Electricity Overview

Walton County is the 2192nd worst polluting county in the US based on emissions per person. The county emits 3,470.79 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

Throughout the previous year, Walton County has had a 6363.22% increase in production of electricity from solar sources, up from 2,450 megawatt hours per year to 158,349 megawatt hours per year.

Walton County ranks 38th out of 67 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 941,150.6 megawatt hours.

Walton County is 30th in Florida out of 67 counties for megawatt hours generated from solar power sources.

Renewable electricity sources account for 100.00%, or 158,349 megawatt hours, of Walton County's total energy generation.

Walton County averages 1.9 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 930th highest in the country.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    941,151 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.3 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    158,349 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    158,349 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.9 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    289,130,540 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,470.79 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Miramar Beach CDP

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Residential Bundled Electricity Prices

Miramar Beach CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for February, 2024

15.6¢ per kWh

  • 3.74% higher than last month
  • 1.78% lower than February last year
  • 3.07% lower than the Florida average
  • 5.05% lower than the US average
  • 552nd in the state out of 958 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 46 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 38 since February last year
  • 19,389th in the US out of 31,803 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 529 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 824 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.06¢ per kWh

  • 0.16% lower than last month
  • 9.83% higher than February last year
  • 5.12% lower than the Florida average
  • 8.87% lower than the US average
  • 469th in the state out of 958 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 33 since February last year
  • 17,365th in the US out of 31,803 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 191 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,596 since February last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$125.18 per month

  • 7.39% lower than last month
  • 7.75% lower than February last year
  • 5.9% lower than the Florida average
  • 5.12% lower than the US average
  • 426th in the state out of 958 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 76 since February last year
  • 14,066th in the US out of 31,803 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,748 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,057 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$169.41 per month

  • 0.51% lower than last month
  • 9.16% higher than February last year
  • 2.73% lower than the Florida average
  • 24.83% higher than the US average
  • 503rd in the state out of 958 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since February last year
  • 28,168th in the US out of 31,803 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,268 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,657 since February last year

Miramar Beach CDP, FL Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living within Miramar Beach CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.84% below the state's average rate of 15.19 cents. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $169.41. This is 22.49% above the national average of $138.3. Florida Power & Light is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Miramar Beach CDP emits 4,172.88 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 455th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 37,802,088.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Miramar Beach CDP must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Miramar Beach CDP

Miramar Beach CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$225.81/mo.$91.34/mo.
469th15.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Miramar Beach CDP
503rd$169.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Miramar Beach CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Miramar Beach CDP, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED15.04169.3569,717,58010,485,058,060

DeFuniak Springs, FL Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living within DeFuniak Springs are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.13% below the state's average rate of 15.19 cents. Solar production plants in the city produce 26.95 megawatt hours per citizen living within the city. The city is the 26th highest generating city out of 960 cities in Florida, averaging 26.95 megawatt hours produced per capita.

DeFuniak Springs emits 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 934th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There is one electricity plant in the city. DeFuniak Springs' main fuel consumed for electricity generation is Solar. They generate 158,349 megawatt hours from this fuel type.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in DeFuniak Springs

DeFuniak Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.099/kWh$221.53/mo.$101.93/mo.
29th13.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of DeFuniak Springs
85th$164.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for DeFuniak Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in DeFuniak Springs, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Choctawhatchee Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.80163.97761,618.42105,075,967.47

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Freeport, FL Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living within Freeport are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.13% below the state's average rate of 15.19 cents. Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative has an estimated 508 residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city.

Freeport emits 4,172.88 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 24th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 22,859,017.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Freeport must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Freeport

Freeport residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.099/kWh$221.53/mo.$101.93/mo.
29th13.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Freeport
85th$164.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for Freeport Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Freeport, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Choctawhatchee Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.80163.97761,618.42105,075,967.47

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Electricity Production in Walton County, Florida

Power Plants in Walton County, Florida

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Chautauqua Solar Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%)
DeFuniak Springs FL Solar 158,349

Walton County, Florida Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Walton County emits 3,470.79 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 52nd highest polluting county out of 67 counties in the state based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 289,130,539.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel consumed in Walton County is Solar. They generate 158,349 megawatt hours from this fuel type. There is one power plant in Walton County.

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Walton County, Florida Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Walton County include Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative and West Florida Electric The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Walton County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 5.06% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The US average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Walton County a rank of 32nd best in Florida out of 67.

Power Companies in Walton County, Florida

Providers In Each City in Walton County:

  • DeFuniak Springs, Florida:
    • Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Freeport, Florida:
    • Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Paxton, Florida:
    • Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Ponce de Leon, Florida:
    • West Florida Electric: 49.99%
    • Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative: 50.01%

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

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Walton County, Florida?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative18,668
2West Florida Electric428

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Walton County, Florida?

The largest electricity company in Walton County, Florida by megawatt hours sold is Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative.

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

There are 2 electricity suppliers operating in Walton County, Florida.

How many power plants are in Walton County, Florida?

There is one active power plant in Walton County, Florida

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-05-08