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Bay County, Florida Electricity Overview
Bay County ranks 17th out of 67 counties in Florida for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 3.15 megawatt hours generated per person.
With a population of 185,134 citizens, Bay County is the 374th largest county in the United States.
The 3,961,651 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable fuel types places Bay County at 19th out of 67 counties in Florida in non-renewable energy production.
Bay County is ranked 47th out of 67 for worst polluting county in Florida based on emissions per person. The county emits 3,696.4 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Bay County ranks as the 483rd worst pollution level from electricity use in the United States, releasing 684,328,531.85 kilograms of CO2 gases.
The largest electricity provider in Bay County by megawatt hours sold is Florida Power & Light.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,108,427 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.39 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,545,528 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
583,877 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,961,651 MWh
Production per Capita
24.55 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
684,328,532 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,696.4 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Panama City
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Panama City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
13.13¢ per kWh
- 8.13% lower than last month
- 9.22% lower than May last year
- 3.7% lower than the Florida average
- 20.38% lower than the US average
- 510th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 39 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 316 since May last year
- 7,740th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,826 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,328 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.45¢ per kWh
- 0.76% lower than last month
- 1.64% higher than May last year
- 3.55% lower than the Florida average
- 10.49% lower than the US average
- 235th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 316 since May last year
- 15,286th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 686 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 470 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$159.42 per month
- 21.78% higher than last month
- 0.67% higher than May last year
- 0.29% lower than the Florida average
- 28.34% higher than the US average
- 296th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 20 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 38 since May last year
- 28,880th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,785 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 920 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$163.5 per month
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 1.44% higher than May last year
- 0.61% higher than the Florida average
- 19.58% higher than the US average
- 250th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 383 since May last year
- 25,728th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 296 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 158 since May last year
Panama City, FL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Panama City is around 14.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 10.65% lower than the average national electricity rate of 16.17 cents. Solar fields in the city produce an average of 7.37 megawatt hours per customer living within the city. The city's use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation is 7.37 megawatt hours per capita, which ranks them 28th out of 960 cities in Florida.
Around 1,453.05 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 924th worst polluter in Florida out of 960 cities. Total emissions in the city are 50,160,800.22 kilograms, which is the 292nd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Panama City. Panama City has 2 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 8th highest number of power plants within a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Panama City
Panama City residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Panama City, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.60 | 180.26 | 254,507 | 21,802,125.68 | 3,838,022,222 |
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.58 | 164.61 | 70,242,817 | 10,244,791,260 | |
| Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.00 | 174.11 | 287,340.3 | 43,109,875.44 |
Zips with electric coverage in Panama City, Florida include: 32404, 32405, 32444, 32401
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Lynn Haven, FL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Lynn Haven is around 16.22 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.31% higher than the average US price of 16.17 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $173.05 per month, while the Florida average is $163.74. Patrons in Lynn Haven pay a 5.69% higher bill compared to other citizens in Florida. Florida Power & Light sells an estimated 70,363.57 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity providers.
Around 4,120.46 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 25th worst polluter in Florida out of 960 cities. Total emissions in the city are 80,039,999.89 kilograms, which is the 204th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lynn Haven
Lynn Haven residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lynn Haven, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.60 | 180.26 | 21,802,125.68 | 3,838,022,222 | |
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.58 | 164.61 | 70,242,817 | 10,244,791,260 | |
| Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.00 | 174.11 | 287,340.3 | 43,109,875.44 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lynn Haven, Florida include: 32404, 32405, 32444, 32409
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Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, FL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Upper Grand Lagoon CDP is around 16.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.70% higher than the average US price of 16.17 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $173.47 per month, while the Florida average is $163.74. Patrons in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP pay a 5.94% higher bill compared to other citizens in Florida. Florida Power & Light sells an estimated 70,165.52 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity providers.
Around 4,120.46 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 299th worst polluter in Florida out of 960 cities. Total emissions in the city are 74,745,204.53 kilograms, which is the 216th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP
Upper Grand Lagoon CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.60 | 180.26 | 21,802,125.68 | 3,838,022,222 | |
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.58 | 164.61 | 70,242,817 | 10,244,791,260 |
Zips with electric coverage in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida include: 32408, 32401, 32407
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Electricity Production in Bay County, Florida
Power Plants in Bay County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lansing SmithFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Bay County | FL | Natural Gas | 3,961,651 | 1,475,334,202.02 | 372.4 | ||
Bay Ranch Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Panama City | FL | Solar | 182,186 | ||||
Sandy Creek Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Bay County | FL | Solar | 165,166 | ||||
FPL Saw Palmetto Solar Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Bay County | FL | Solar | 164,204 | ||||
Mule Creek Renewable Energy CenterDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Panama City | FL | Solar | 72,321 |
Bay County, Florida Details
Around 3,696.4 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 2173rd worst in the US. Total emissions in the county are 684,328,531.85 kilograms, which is the 31st worst total amount of pollution for any county in Florida. The county has the 409th most electricity producing plants of any county in the nation, with 5 total plants. When considering electricity generation, Bay County's main fuel type is Natural Gas, accounting for 3,961,651 megawatt hours, or 87.15% of generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Bay County:
- Callaway, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 49.83%
- Florida Power & Light: 36.72%
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative: 13.45%
- Lynn Haven, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 44.01%
- Duke Energy Florida: 50.11%
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative: 5.88%
- Mexico Beach, Florida:
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative: 4.94%
- Florida Power & Light: 45.43%
- Duke Energy Florida: 49.63%
- Panama City, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 1.29%
- Florida Power & Light: 66.62%
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative: 32.08%
- Panama City Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 98.92%
- Duke Energy Florida: 1.08%
- Parker, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 50.59%
- Duke Energy Florida: 49.41%
- Springfield, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 50.00%
- Florida Power & Light: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Bay County, Florida?
By total megawatt hours sold, Florida Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in Bay County, Florida.
How many electric companies offer service in Bay County, Florida?
Bay County, Florida is home to 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Bay County, Florida?
There are 5 active electricity plants located in Bay County, Florida
What electricity companies offer service in Bay County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Power & Light | 109,664 |
| 2 | Duke Energy Florida | 81,110 |
| 3 | Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative | 6,633 |
