Hardee County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Hardee County, Florida Electricity Overview
On average, Hardee County citizens are accountable for 4,584.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, making them the 10th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.
Hardee County is the 247th highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the nation, with a population of 25,632 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 3,563,329.61.
When calculating by customer count, Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity company in Hardee County.
Hardee County ranks 322nd in the US out of 3230 counties for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 3,256,236.61 of the county's 3,563,329.61 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.
The usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation in Hardee County rose by 17.76% last year.
Hardee County is ranked as the 1811th highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the nation with 291,913.97 megawatt hours being consumed by residents living there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
291,914 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.39 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,563,330 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
307,093 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,256,237 MWh
Production per Capita
139.02 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
117,510,122 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,584.51 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wauchula
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Wauchula Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.34¢ per kWh
- 4.09% lower than last month
- 0.55% lower than May last year
- 5.23% higher than the Florida average
- 13% lower than the US average
- 625th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 436 since May last year
- 13,780th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,384 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 200 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.16¢ per kWh
- 0.05% lower than last month
- 3.95% lower than May last year
- 5.5% lower than the Florida average
- 12.31% lower than the US average
- 179th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 444 since May last year
- 13,986th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 92 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,788 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$129.43 per month
- 18.48% higher than last month
- 10.76% higher than May last year
- 19.05% lower than the Florida average
- 4.2% higher than the US average
- 55th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since May last year
- 20,555th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,648 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,210 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.78 per month
- 0.73% higher than last month
- 2.53% lower than May last year
- 10.91% lower than the Florida average
- 5.89% higher than the US average
- 61st in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since May last year
- 18,774th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 251 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 700 since May last year
Wauchula, FL Electricity Overview
Wauchula's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.64% lower than the average Florida rate of 14.85 cents and 12.46% less than the national average of 16.17 cents. With an estimated 2,870 residential customers, City of Wauchula Electric is the largest supplier in the city. Customers in Wauchula experience 1.22 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 131.79 minutes.
Emissions in Wauchula average 4,120.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 299th highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. At 4,120.46 kilograms per person and 4,958 people in the city, the city emits 20,429,257.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 474th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Wauchula must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wauchula
Wauchula residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wauchula, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wauchula Electric | BUNDLED | 15.42 | 156.67 | 27,946.32 | 4,309,365.4 | |
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.60 | 180.26 | 21,802,125.68 | 3,838,022,222 | |
| Peace River Electric | BUNDLED | 15.03 | 176.81 | 680,503.59 | 102,299,338.69 |
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Bowling Green, FL Electricity Overview
Bowling Green's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.55% higher than the average Florida rate of 14.85 cents and 1.28% lower than the national average of 16.17 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $172.16 per month. Customers in Bowling Green deal with 1.22 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 131.79 minutes.
Emissions in Bowling Green average 4,120.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 25th highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. At 4,120.46 kilograms per person and 2,516 people in the city, the city emits 10,367,085.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 619th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Bowling Green must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bowling Green
Bowling Green residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bowling Green, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.60 | 180.26 | 21,802,125.68 | 3,838,022,222 | |
| Peace River Electric | BUNDLED | 15.03 | 176.81 | 680,503.59 | 102,299,338.69 |
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Zolfo Springs, FL Electricity Overview
Zolfo Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.85% higher than the average Florida rate of 14.85 cents and 2.84% lower than the national average of 16.17 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $170.91 per month. Customers in Zolfo Springs deal with 1.22 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 131.79 minutes.
Emissions in Zolfo Springs average 4,120.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 299th highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. At 4,120.46 kilograms per person and 1,795 people in the city, the city emits 7,396,231.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 679th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Zolfo Springs must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Zolfo Springs
Zolfo Springs residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Zolfo Springs, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.60 | 180.26 | 21,802,125.68 | 3,838,022,222 | |
| Peace River Electric | BUNDLED | 15.03 | 176.81 | 680,503.59 | 102,299,338.69 |
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Electricity Production in Hardee County, Florida
Power Plants in Hardee County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Midulla Generating StationSeminole Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Hardee County | FL | Natural Gas | 2,151,606 | 836,534,179.18 | 388.8 | Yes | |
Hardee Power StationInvenergy (51.00%) | Hardee County | FL | Natural Gas | 831,160 | 397,333,663.84 | 478.05 | ||
Vandolah Power StationNorthern Star Generation Services Co LLC (100.00%) | Hardee County | FL | Natural Gas | 680,739.01 | 395,245,846.21 | 580.61 | Yes | |
Fort Green Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Fort Green CDP | FL | Solar | 153,651 | ||||
Charlie Creek Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Lemon Grove CDP | FL | Solar | 153,442 |
Hardee County, Florida Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Hardee County averages 4,584.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 117,510,122.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The primary fuel used in Hardee County is Natural Gas, making up 91.15% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Adding Natural Gas totals to Solar (8.62%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.23%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% of the county's electricity generation. Hardee County has 5 electricity plants, which is 487th highest in the United States.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Florida | 65,413 |
| 2 | Peace River Electric | 14,643 |
| 3 | Florida Power & Light | 8,149 |
| 4 | City of Wauchula Electric | 2,913 |
How many electric companies offer service in Hardee County, Florida?
Hardee County, Florida is home to 4 electricity providers operating in the area.
