Columbia County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Columbia County, Florida Electricity Overview

There was a 12.14% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in Columbia County.

Columbia County has the 33rd largest electricity generation out of 67 counties in Florida, producing 295,500 megawatt hours.

Columbia County ranks 15th in Florida out of 67 counties in megawatt hours produced by solar power.

Columbia County generates 35.65% of their needed electricity and must import the remaining 64.35% from nearby counties.

There was a 101.37% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources over the course of the last year in Columbia County.

Columbia County has experienced a 6.87% drop over the course of the previous 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    828,831 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.97 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    295,500 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    298,140 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -2,640 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    4.27 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    202,640,995 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,925.59 kg

Lake City, FL Electricity Overview

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Lake City has an average residential electricity rate of 14.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.95% less than the average state rate of 14.27 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. With an estimated 5,580 total residential customers, Florida Power & Light is the largest supplier in the city.

Emissions in Lake City average 4,546.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 338th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Lake City from electricity use is 56,036,309.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 294th highest amount in Florida. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 147,482.04 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake City

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$199.42/mo.$91.41/mo.
266th14.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake City
359th$158.23Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake City, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy FloridaBUNDLED16.70172.1821,472,1553,585,180,109
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED14.23161.4369,647,4419,909,474,910
Suwannee Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.39131.61313,33838,831,000

Zips with electric coverage in Lake City, Florida include: 32025, 32024, 32055

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Watertown CDP, FL Electricity Overview

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Watertown CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.46% less than the average state rate of 14.27 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. With an estimated 1,164 total residential customers, Florida Power & Light is the largest supplier in the city.

Emissions in Watertown CDP average 4,546.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 338th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Watertown CDP from electricity use is 11,480,055.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 621st highest amount in Florida. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 30,214.37 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Watertown CDP

Watertown CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$199.26/mo.$91.29/mo.
271st14.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Watertown CDP
380th$159.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Watertown CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Watertown CDP, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED14.23161.4369,647,4419,909,474,910

Five Points CDP, FL Electricity Overview

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Five Points CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 13.91 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.53% less than the average state rate of 14.27 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. With an estimated 1,149 total residential customers, Florida Power & Light is the largest supplier in the city.

Emissions in Five Points CDP average 4,546.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 338th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Five Points CDP from electricity use is 5,051,224.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 750th highest amount in Florida. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 13,294.32 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Five Points CDP

Five Points CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$199.26/mo.$91.29/mo.
201st13.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Five Points CDP
338th$155.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Five Points CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Five Points CDP, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED14.23161.4369,647,4419,909,474,910
Suwannee Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.39131.61313,33838,831,000

Electricity Production in Columbia County, Florida

Power Plants in Columbia County, Florida

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Columbia Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%)
Columbia County FL Solar 151,769
Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%)
Columbia County FL Solar 143,731

Columbia County, Florida Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Columbia County average 2,925.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 57th worst polluting county out of 67 counties in Florida based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the county from electricity consumption is 202,640,994.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 40th highest amount in the state and 2446th in the US. The county is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 301st most power plants within a county out of the country's 3221 counties. In Columbia County, Solar is 100.89% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation.

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BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
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-0.89%

Columbia County, Florida Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Columbia County selling electricity. Of those 3, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Florida has above average regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Columbia County is 4.78%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida, and Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative. The United States average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Columbia County a rank of 1940th best in the US out of 3221 counties.

Providers In Each City in Columbia County:

  • Fort White, Florida:
    • Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
  • Lake City, Florida:
    • Florida Power & Light: 93.88%
    • Duke Energy Florida: 0.96%
    • Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative: 5.16%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Columbia County, Florida?

By total megawatt hours sold, Florida Power & Light is the largest electricity company in Columbia County, Florida.

How many power plants are within Columbia County, Florida?

Columbia County, Florida has 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Columbia County, Florida.

Which electricity companies offer service in Columbia County, Florida?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Florida Power & Light70,702
2Duke Energy Florida54,756
3Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative3,841

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-08-23