Electric Rates & Providers in Hardee County, FL

Hardee County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Hardee County, Florida Electricity Overview

On average, Hardee County citizens are accountable for 4,591.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, making them the 12th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

Hardee County uses non-renewable fuel sources to generate 162.96 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 114th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita.

The use of renewable fuel types for electricity production in Hardee County increased by 143.67% last year.

Hardee County averages 11.19 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 495th highest in the United States out of 3230.

Hardee County is home to 25,632 residents and its power generating plants generate 4,463,982.53 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 174.16 megawatt hours per capita.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Hardee County is Duke Energy Florida.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    288,920 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.27 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4,463,983 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    286,919 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    4,177,064 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    174.16 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    117,699,236 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,591.89 kg

Wauchula, FL Electricity Overview

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Wauchula's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.87% higher than the average Florida rate of 15.24 cents and 3.06% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. City of Wauchula Electric has an estimated 2,875 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.

Emissions in Wauchula average 4,214.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 174th highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. At 4,214.76 kilograms per person and 4,958 people in the city, the city emits 20,896,794.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 475th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Wauchula must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wauchula

Wauchula 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.
564th15.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wauchula
210th$167.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wauchula Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wauchula, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Wauchula ElectricBUNDLED14.44147.8227,671.153,996,395.67
Duke Energy FloridaBUNDLED17.89186.1421,855,164.973,909,623,039
Peace River ElectricBUNDLED14.08166.82673,80394,869,800

Bowling Green, FL Electricity Overview

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Bowling Green's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.00% higher than the average Florida rate of 15.24 cents and 1.82% more than the national average of 16.01. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $177.9 per month. Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in Bowling Green average 4,214.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 24th highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. At 4,214.76 kilograms per person and 2,516 people in the city, the city emits 10,604,343.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 621st worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Bowling Green must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bowling Green

Bowling Green 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.
686th16.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bowling Green
743rd$177.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bowling Green Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bowling Green, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy FloridaBUNDLED17.89186.1421,855,164.973,909,623,039
Peace River ElectricBUNDLED14.08166.82673,80394,869,800

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Zolfo Springs, FL Electricity Overview

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Zolfo Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.42% higher than the average Florida rate of 15.24 cents and 0.32% more than the national average of 16.01. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $176.7 per month. Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in Zolfo Springs average 4,214.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 174th highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. At 4,214.76 kilograms per person and 1,795 people in the city, the city emits 7,565,499.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 681st worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Zolfo Springs must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Zolfo Springs

Zolfo Springs 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.
669th16.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Zolfo Springs
729th$176.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Zolfo Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Zolfo Springs, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy FloridaBUNDLED17.89186.1421,855,164.973,909,623,039
Peace River ElectricBUNDLED14.08166.82673,80394,869,800

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Electricity Production in Hardee County, Florida

Power Plants in Hardee County, Florida

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Midulla Generating StationSeminole Electric Cooperative (100.00%)
Hardee County FL Natural Gas 2,681,9921,053,938,869.18392.97
Hardee Power StationInvenergy (51.00%)
Hardee County FL Natural Gas 804,542386,569,186.06480.48
Vandolah Power StationNorthern Star Generation Services Co LLC (100.00%)
Hardee County FL Natural Gas 714,178414,950,430.94581.02
Charlie Creek Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%)
Lemon Grove CDP FL Solar 166,639
Fort Green Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%)
Fort Green CDP FL Solar 121,211

Hardee County, Florida Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Hardee County averages 4,591.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 117,699,236.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The primary fuel used in Hardee County is Natural Gas, making up 93.14% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Adding Natural Gas totals to Solar (6.43%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.44%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% of the county's electricity generation. Hardee County has 5 electricity plants, which is 552nd highest in the United States.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
93.14%
SOLAR
Solar
6.43%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.44%

Hardee County, Florida Net Metering

Out of the 4 companies in Hardee County, 4 of them offer net metering to their customers. Florida has pretty good regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Hardee County is 5.81%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Duke Energy Florida, Peace River Electric, and Florida Power & Light. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Hardee County receiving a rank of 2369th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Hardee County, Florida?

The largest electricity company in Hardee County, Florida by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Florida.

How many power plants are located in Hardee County, Florida?

Hardee County, Florida is home to 5 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Hardee County, Florida?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Florida50,873
2Peace River Electric14,511
3Florida Power & Light10,864
4City of Wauchula Electric2,875

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

Hardee County, Florida is home to 4 electricity providers operating in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06