Highlands County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Highlands County, FL is $179.24
- The average electricity rate in Highlands County, FL is 16.52¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Highlands County, FL
The average residential electric bill in Highlands County, FL is $179.24 per month. Highlands County, FL is the 64th most expensive county in Florida for electricity.
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Highlands County, Florida Electricity Overview
Over the course of the last 12 months, Highlands County has had a 2.83% decrease in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
As the 373rd largest generator of solar power in the United States out of 3221, Highlands County produces 65,547 megawatt hours from solar.
Highlands County is 48th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 65,547 megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types.
Highlands County has accomplished a reduction of 5.75% in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation over the course of the previous 12 months.
Highlands County is the 600th most populated county in the United States, with 105,618 residents calling the county home.
Highlands County had a 1.08% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,226,188 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.61 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
65,301 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
65,547 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-246 MWh
Production per Capita
0.62 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
412,066,000 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,901.48 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 November, 2024
16.3¢ per kWh
- 1.22% higher than last month
- 9.15% lower than November last year
- 14.24% higher than the Florida average
- 4.32% lower than the US average
- 925th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 86 since November last year
- 16,804th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,075 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,834 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.89¢ per kWh
- 0.8% lower than last month
- 5.47% lower than November last year
- 18.61% higher than the Florida average
- 2.42% higher than the US average
- 812th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 27 since November last year
- 20,278th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 555 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,863 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$143.11 per month
- 17.2% lower than last month
- 0.08% lower than November last year
- 8.43% higher than the Florida average
- 21.04% higher than the US average
- 906th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 113 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 123 since November last year
- 26,228th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,757 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 92 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$171.42 per month
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 7.83% lower than November last year
- 10.5% higher than the Florida average
- 20.51% higher than the US average
- 909th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 116 since November last year
- 26,811th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 62 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,242 since November last year
Sebring, FL Electricity Overview
Sebring averages a residential electricity price of 16.89 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 812th out of 960 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $171.42 per month, while the national average is $147.16. The city has an average of 0.93 power outages per consumer a year. These outages are an average of 192.02 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Approximately 44,637,987.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Sebring from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,120.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 20th worst in Florida for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sebring
Sebring residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sebring, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 16.65 | 172.57 | 22,420,326.5 | 3,733,207,526 | |
| Glades Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.89 | 191.19 | 194,665.67 | 32,883,139.24 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sebring, Florida include: 33870, 33872, 33875, 33876
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Avon Park, FL Electricity Overview
Avon Park averages a residential electricity price of 16.47 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which is 15.07% higher than the state's average price of 14.31 cents and 1.58% less than the national average of 16.73 cents. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $169.48 per month, while the national average is $147.16. The city has an average of 1.17 power outages per consumer a year. These outages are an average of 111.02 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Approximately 40,076,110.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Avon Park from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,120.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 312th worst in Florida for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Avon Park
Avon Park residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Avon Park, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 16.65 | 172.57 | 22,420,326.5 | 3,733,207,526 | |
| Peace River Electric | BUNDLED | 12.81 | 160.69 | 809,481.08 | 103,731,884.14 |
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Lake Placid, FL Electricity Overview
Lake Placid averages a residential electricity price of 16.88 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 811th out of 960 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $172.25 per month, while the national average is $147.16. The city has an average of 0.93 power outages per consumer a year. These outages are an average of 192.02 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Approximately 10,026,239.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Lake Placid from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,120.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 20th worst in Florida for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Placid
Lake Placid residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Placid, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 16.65 | 172.57 | 22,420,326.5 | 3,733,207,526 | |
| Glades Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.89 | 191.19 | 194,665.67 | 32,883,139.24 |
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Highlands County, Florida Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Highlands County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Placid Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Highlands County | FL | Solar | 65,301 | 130 | 1 | 1 |
Highlands County, Florida Production Fuel Makeup
Emitting 412,065,999.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Highlands County is the 717th worst in the nation for total emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 3,901.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 2143rd 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 65,547 megawatt hours (or 100.38%) 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 | 105,545 |
| 2 | Florida Power & Light | 47,144 |
| 3 | Glades Electric Cooperative | 4,715 |
| 4 | Peace River Electric | 2,276 |
How many electric companies offer service in Highlands County, Florida?
There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Highlands County, Florida.
