Highlands County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Highlands County, Florida Electricity Overview
Highlands County has accomplished a 5.14% rise in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation within the past year.
With total production of 70,236 megawatt hours, Highlands County is the 48th highest generator of electricity in Florida out of 67 counties.
Highlands County is home to 105,618 residents and its power plants generate 70,236 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 0.67 megawatt hours per capita per year.
At an average residential rate of 17.71 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Highlands County pay a 9.52% markup from the national average rate.
Highlands County is the 33rd highest county in Florida for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of -0 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.
Highlands County ranks 411th in the US out of 3230 counties for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.67 megawatt hours generated per person a year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,202,847 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.39 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
70,236 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
70,511 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-275 MWh
Production per Capita
0.67 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
409,783,411 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,879.86 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sebring
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Rates and Production Categories
Sebring Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
16.86¢ per kWh
- 1.94% lower than last month
- 5.88% lower than May last year
- 23.72% higher than the Florida average
- 2.29% higher than the US average
- 948th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 112 since May last year
- 20,145th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,588 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,694 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.67¢ per kWh
- 0.49% lower than last month
- 5.26% higher than May last year
- 17.92% higher than the Florida average
- 9.42% higher than the US average
- 836th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 113 since May last year
- 24,215th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 66 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,402 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$173.21 per month
- 29.17% higher than last month
- 3.18% higher than May last year
- 8.33% higher than the Florida average
- 39.44% higher than the US average
- 829th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 356 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 460 since May last year
- 30,425th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,512 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 144 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$181.16 per month
- 0.25% higher than last month
- 4.79% higher than May last year
- 11.47% higher than the Florida average
- 32.5% higher than the US average
- 782nd in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 153 since May last year
- 29,880th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 167 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 822 since May last year
Sebring, FL Electricity Overview
Sebring averages a residential electricity price of 17.67 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 836th out of 960 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $181.16 per month, while the national average is $140.54. The city has an average of 1.41 power outages per consumer a year. These outages are an average of 177.65 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Approximately 44,632,858.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Sebring from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,120.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 299th worst in Florida for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sebring
Sebring residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sebring, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.60 | 180.26 | 21,802,125.68 | 3,838,022,222 | |
| Glades Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.64 | 199 | 177,716.89 | 33,130,088.62 |
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Avon Park, FL Electricity Overview
Avon Park averages a residential electricity price of 16.70 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 805th out of 960 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $175.82 per month, while the national average is $140.54. The city has an average of 1.22 power outages per consumer a year. These outages are an average of 131.79 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Approximately 40,071,505.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Avon Park from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,120.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 299th worst in Florida for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Avon Park
Avon Park residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Avon Park, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Lake Placid, FL Electricity Overview
Lake Placid averages a residential electricity price of 17.35 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 824th out of 960 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $180.99 per month, while the national average is $140.54. The city has an average of 1.41 power outages per consumer a year. These outages are an average of 177.65 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Approximately 10,025,087.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Lake Placid from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,120.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 25th worst in Florida for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Placid
Lake Placid residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Placid, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.60 | 180.26 | 21,802,125.68 | 3,838,022,222 | |
| Glades Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.64 | 199 | 177,716.89 | 33,130,088.62 |
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Electricity Production in Highlands County, Florida
Power Plants in Highlands County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Placid Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Highlands County | FL | Solar | 70,236 |
Highlands County, Florida Details
Emitting 409,783,411.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Highlands County is the 711th worst in the nation for total emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 3,879.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 2036th highest for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The county has one power generation plant. Highlands County's power plants most often use Solar, which accounts for 70,511 megawatt hours (or 100.39%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Highlands County, Florida?
The largest electricity provider in Highlands County, Florida by total customer count is Duke Energy Florida.
How many power plants are in Highlands County, Florida?
There is one power plant located in Highlands County, Florida
Which electricity companies offer service in Highlands County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Florida | 103,984 |
| 2 | Florida Power & Light | 46,417 |
| 3 | Glades Electric Cooperative | 4,583 |
| 4 | Peace River Electric | 2,103 |
How many electric companies offer service in Highlands County, Florida?
There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Highlands County, Florida.
