Electricity Rates in Florida

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

Electricity Companies & Statistics in Florida

  • Population
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    21,781,128
  • Total Production
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    257,526,419 MWh / 11.82 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    260,634,904 MWh / 11.97 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    15,917,779 MWh / 0.73 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    100,895,479,049 kg / 4,632.24 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    241,646,994 MWh / 11.09 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Florida

Florida residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.098/kWh$206.11/mo.$95.91/mo.
24th14.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Florida
46th$156.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Florida Residents

Florida Electricity Fuel Mix

Florida's Electricity Prices and Usage

Customers in Florida enjoy a lower residential electricity rate than most people around the country, with an average state electric rate of 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the United States average price of 15.34 cents. The state has a regulated electricity market, meaning customers may have only a few electricity provider choices to choose from when shopping for their electricity. Florida is the 29th highest ranked state in the nation for electricity use per capita, with an annual average of 11.97 megawatt hours consumed per citizen. Solar power usage for electricity production in the state has increased by 24.29% over the previous year. Consumers in Florida are faced with 1.21 electrical outages each year with outages lasting on average 72.48 minutes. Florida has recently made strides with a 16.27% rise in the previous year in the usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production.

Residential Electricity Providers in Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED13.52154.0569,525,3769,401,937,070133,870,911.06
Duke Energy FloridaBUNDLED15.73164.6421,675,7303,408,799,45142,079,174.71
Tampa ElectricBUNDLED13.85160.6910,173,5331,408,831,13319,200,047.03
Jacksonville Electric AuthorityBUNDLED14.32151.895,706,651816,977,0009,154,186.01
Gulf Power CompanyBUNDLED13.901494,945,060687,132,8686,185,829.5
Lee County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.47126.263,077,225322,089,000
Withlacoochee River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.40136.182,989,873340,920,300
Orlando Utilities CommissionBUNDLED12.60124.312,707,351341,160,7006,064,286.62
SECO EnergyBUNDLED12.57126.552,449,976307,957,000
Clay Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.54135.542,286,541263,801,400

Commercial Electricity Providers in Florida

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED10.93735.4552,189,0255,705,082,540133,870,911.06
Duke Energy FloridaBUNDLED11.62717.5115,679,0941,822,439,53642,079,174.71
Tampa ElectricBUNDLED10.87837.548,241,015896,208,37119,200,047.03
Orlando Utilities CommissionBUNDLED9.471,004.654,116,569389,883,0006,064,286.62
Jacksonville Electric AuthorityBUNDLED12.69717.054,009,818508,864,4479,154,186.01
Gulf Power CompanyBUNDLED10.89573.293,394,380369,655,6996,185,829.5
Tallahassee UtilitiesBUNDLED8.86681.161,426,519126,434,6002,901,941
Lee County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED8.97447.421,231,032110,452,400
Reedy Creek Improvement DistrictBUNDLED9.015,133.091,056,58395,229,000447
Withlacoochee River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED8.88338.711,035,55491,966,900

Power Plants in Florida

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Miami-Dade County Nuclear 20,790,442.992,391,762,330.57115.04
West County Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%)
Palm Beach County Natural Gas 19,317,357.077,174,173,185.94371.38
Hutchinson Island South CDP Nuclear 16,652,902
Citrus County Natural Gas 15,473,495.998,417,522,368.16544
Hines Energy ComplexDuke Energy Florida (100.00%)
Polk County Natural Gas 12,077,4364,703,642,451.9389.46
Lee County Natural Gas 10,427,1984,061,234,418.82389.48
Okeechobee Clean Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%)
Okeechobee County Natural Gas 9,961,984.023,386,932,880.38339.99
Indiantown CDP Natural Gas 9,383,213.013,571,185,934.46380.59
DeBary Natural Gas 8,846,7613,436,178,493.58388.41
H L Culbreath Bayside Power StationTampa Electric (100.00%)
Hillsborough County Natural Gas 7,335,2622,887,563,350.14393.66

Quick Facts

The largest electricity company in the state of Florida by customer count is Florida Power & Light.

Florida ranks 10th in the United States for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 0.53 megawatt hours produced per person.

Florida emits 4,632.24 kilograms per capita of CO2 emissions. It is the 27th highest polluting state per capita.

Florida uses 1.21% more electricity than it produces.

The burning of coal in the production of electricity decreased in Florida during the course of the last year, with a decreased usage of roughly 14.54% taking place.

In Florida, 241,646,994.22 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuel sources. Florida ranks 2nd worst in the nation for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Alachua County276,1717912.02$131.47/mo
Baker County28,0034212.41$148.18/mo
Bay County181,3846414.50$151.02/mo
Bradford County27,928514.60$157.62/mo
Brevard County601,5735814.13$155.80/mo
Broward County1,934,5512513.55$152.72/mo
Calhoun County13,8638214.06$144.60/mo
Charlotte County184,8373312.91$147.28/mo
Citrus County151,8884213.72$149.96/mo
Clay County216,3085211.99$139.14/mo
Collier County372,7973211.07$131.43/mo
Columbia County69,2655214.56$154.45/mo
DeSoto County34,0273513.21$149.73/mo
Dixie County16,701514.22$144.08/mo
Duval County983,15341414.23$151.62/mo
Escambia County318,8284813.91$146.69/mo
Flagler County113,888413.84$154.34/mo
Franklin County12,232215.73$164.64/mo
Gadsden County44,233412.70$140.65/mo
Gilchrist County17,7594114.19$145.02/mo
Glades County12,183414.56$157.47/mo
Gulf County15,205314.72$160.05/mo
Hamilton County13,9733314.22$149.74/mo
Hardee County25,6326514.03$152.96/mo
Hendry County39,4395514.10$154.09/mo
Hernando County192,1284113.60$150.13/mo
Highlands County101,1746115.11$160.71/mo
Hillsborough County1,444,35941513.99$160.99/mo
Holmes County19,622513.39$136.86/mo
Indian River County158,0023513.23$149.90/mo
Jackson County48,0676413.98$142.02/mo
Jefferson County14,405314.84$142.07/mo
Lafayette County8,343414.07$147.97/mo
Lake County375,0595214.41$148.66/mo
Lee County752,2513212.15$140.75/mo
Leon County290,9654314.04$146.91/mo
Levy County42,392514.22$145.27/mo
Liberty County7,987514.50$152.64/mo
Madison County18,051314.84$142.07/mo
Manatee County394,8243812.62$144.65/mo
Marion County370,3724114.81$154.18/mo
Martin County158,3233313.58$152.88/mo
Miami-Dade County2,690,1133813.51$152.19/mo
Monroe County82,2442212.51$161.31/mo
Nassau County88,4926413.96$152.48/mo
Okaloosa County209,2305113.26$136.08/mo
Okeechobee County39,7166414.69$158.49/mo
Orange County1,409,94951114.73$152.00/mo
Osceola County380,3315514.89$158.39/mo
Palm Beach County1,481,2333813.52$152.31/mo
Pasco County551,5986413.46$150.14/mo
Pinellas County957,9894415.57$164.30/mo
Polk County713,14892614.41$156.79/mo
Putnam County73,1473412.22$141.34/mo
Santa Rosa County184,3454413.91$148.49/mo
Sarasota County429,3363113.16$149.36/mo
Seminole County467,3824314.55$158.19/mo
St. Johns County265,7244113.60$152.04/mo
St. Lucie County324,5993513.44$149.40/mo
Sumter County127,335514.15$146.45/mo
Suwannee County43,5145313.86$147.06/mo
Taylor County21,7623214.84$142.07/mo
Union County16,1413111.94$138.94/mo
Volusia County548,7835614.51$156.87/mo
Wakulla County33,1443214.82$157.60/mo
Walton County73,456513.01$134.89/mo
Washington County24,906513.50$138.72/mo

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Florida's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 74.32% of electricity generation coming from this fuel source. Nuclear and Coal are also important fuel types in the state, with 31,124,258 (12.09%) and 15,322,253.13 (5.95%) megawatt hours produced from each type, respectively. Coming in as the 2nd worst ranked state in the nation, the state releases 100,895,479,048.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. Additionally, the state ranks 27th worst in the nation for pollution per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. Florida has 233 electricity generation plants, which is the 13th highest amount in the nation and 49th most when counting plants per capita.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
74.32%
NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
12.09%
COAL
Coal
5.95%
SOLAR
Solar
4.46%
NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
0.60%
OTHER
Other
2.60%

Florida Net Metering

Florida has 50 out of 53 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, Florida has decent net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Florida is 4.52%. This includes data from 34 suppliers, including Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida, and Tampa Electric. The countrywide average is 2.45%, resulting in Florida receiving a rank of 42nd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

When it comes to stimulating solar panel installs at private residences, one of the best uses of government resources is tax breaks and rebates for solar installs. Florida offers a credit that is $1000 or less or there is no state tax. The state offers limited local rebates for solar panel purchases. Fortunately, Florida offers a 100% tax exemption to residents who wish to purchase solar panels at their place of residence. There is currently a 100% sales tax exemption in place for the install of solar at a home.

State Level Initiatives

Policies drawn up at the state level affect whether customers who are seeking renewable energy sources can easily find alternatives. Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) encourage or require electric providers to generate a percentage of their electricity from green energy. Florida does not currently have any standards established that providers have to follow. In addition, the state does not have any sort of low income solar programs that help with the installation of solar panels at low income households.

Learn about going solar in Florida, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Florida

Where does Florida get its electricity?

Florida's electricity is produced using mainly Natural Gas, which makes up 74.32% of the fuel used in the state. The second and third most used fuel sources are Nuclear and Coal, which account for 12.09% and 5.95% of total generation respectively.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Florida?

By total customer count, Florida Power & Light is the largest electricity provider in Florida.

Does Florida have a deregulated electricity market?

No, Florida has a regulated electricity market where consumers often have only a single supplier choice for their electricity needs.

What is the average electric bill in Florida?

In 2023, Florida has an average electric bill of $157, while the United States average is $137.

How many power plants are located in Florida?

There are 233 power plants in Florida.

How many electric companies offer service in Florida?

Florida has 53 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

What electricity companies are in Florida?

What is a good electricity rate in Florida?

A good electricity rate in Florida would be anything below the state average of 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour. Anything below that amount would be better than most other rates in the state. Currently, the different rates in the state range from 9.15 cents per kilowatt hour up to 15.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Florida?

Residential Rate RankProviderResidential Rate (¢)State Customers
1City of Lake Worth Utilities9.1527,892
2New Smyrna Beach Utilities9.7729,979
3Lee County Electric Cooperative10.47233,150
4Homestead Electric10.5831,331
5City of Mount Dora Electric10.676,001
6Ocala Electric10.6955,032
7Bartow Electric10.7412,628
8Green Cove Springs Electric10.874,459
9Beaches Energy10.9135,853
10Lakeland Electric10.94137,163

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-10-18