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Hillsborough County, Florida Electricity Overview
Hillsborough County is the 29 highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 67 counties in the state, with a population of 1,513,301 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 12,358,449.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Hillsborough County totals $189.94. For comparison, the US average bill is $138.02.
Hillsborough County is the 1457th highest polluting county in the country based on emissions per person. The county emits 4,682.87 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Hillsborough County has had a 2.44% drop in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production during the course of the past 12 months.
Hillsborough County had a 16.27% rise over the last year in the use of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
Hillsborough County generates 894,575 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 2nd out of 67 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced using solar power sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
17,086,772 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.29 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
12,358,449 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,052,208 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
11,306,241 MWh
Production per Capita
8.17 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
7,086,587,570 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,682.87 kg
Tampa, FL Electricity Overview
Residents who call Tampa home pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.00% above the average Florida rate of 15.23 cents. Electricity generation plants in the city have permitted a 1.45% drop in the use of renewable fuels versus non-renewable fuels. There has been a 1.26% increase in the amount of electricity produced from solar energy over the last year, which is an increase of 58 megawatt hours a year.
Tampa has 3 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 4th most plants in a single city within the state. About 53.18% of electricity in Tampa comes from production using Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Solar make up 43.51% and 3.31% of production, respectively. Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Tampa averages 4,729.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. With total emissions of 1,883,156,276.79 kilograms, the city ranks 3rd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tampa
Tampa residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tampa, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Electric | BUNDLED | 16.60 | 190.36 | 3,052 | 10,233,859.15 | 1,698,673,177 |
Zips with electric coverage in Tampa, Florida include: 33647, 33612, 33615, 33614, 33617, 33610, 33619, 33604, 33613, 33611, 33618 and 14 other zip code(s).
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Brandon CDP, FL Electricity Overview
Residents who call Brandon CDP home pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.00% above the average Florida rate of 15.23 cents. The city has had a 11.57% decline in non-renewable fuel usage in their electricity production plants. There is 568.12% more electricity consumed in Brandon CDP than is generated, forcing them to purchase electricity from neighboring municipalities.
Coming in at as the 10th worst ranked city out of 960 cities in Florida, Brandon CDP releases 912,445,798.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 7,205.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 55.00% of Brandon CDP's electricity is generated using Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste. Brandon CDP has one power producing plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brandon CDP
Brandon CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brandon CDP, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Electric | BUNDLED | 16.60 | 190.36 | 10,233,859.15 | 1,698,673,177 |
Zips with electric coverage in Brandon CDP, Florida include: 33511, 33578, 33619, 33594, 33596, 33510, 33584, 33527
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Riverview CDP, FL Electricity Overview
Residents who call Riverview CDP home pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.00% above the average Florida rate of 15.23 cents. Tampa Electric has an estimated 22,856 residential customers, more than all other suppliers in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $190.36 per month.
Coming in at as the 23rd worst ranked city out of 960 cities in Florida, Riverview CDP releases 479,939,856.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,193.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 412th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Riverview CDP
Riverview CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Riverview CDP, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Electric | BUNDLED | 16.60 | 190.36 | 10,233,859.15 | 1,698,673,177 |
Zips with electric coverage in Riverview CDP, Florida include: 33511, 33578, 33579, 33598, 33573, 33569, 33534, 33503
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Electricity Production in Hillsborough County, Florida
Power Plants in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H L Culbreath Bayside Power StationTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Natural Gas | 6,074,715 | 2,411,877,054.3 | 397.04 | ||
Big BendTampa Electric (100.00%) | Gibsonton CDP | FL | Natural Gas | 4,883,324 | 2,145,969,645.56 | 439.45 | ||
Hillsborough County Resource RecoveryHillsborough County (100.00%) | Brandon CDP | FL | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 213,998 | 460,931,776.6 | 2,153.91 | ||
Mosaic Co Tampa FacilityMosaic Company (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Other | 170,162 | 45,890,070.72 | 269.68 | ||
McKay Bay FacilityTampa City of (100.00%) | Tampa | FL | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 136,299 | 265,903,829.5 | 1,950.89 | ||
Wimauma SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Wimauma CDP | FL | Solar | 128,093 | ||||
Lithia SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Solar | 122,640 | ||||
Laurel Oaks SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Plant City | FL | Solar | 119,334 | ||||
Little Manatee River SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Ruskin CDP | FL | Solar | 118,120 | ||||
Riverside SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Ruskin CDP | FL | Solar | 111,049 | ||||
Balm SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Solar | 99,994 | ||||
Grange Hall SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Solar | 94,174 | ||||
Big Bend II SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Solar | 75,676 | ||||
Dover SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Dover CDP | FL | Solar | 4,816 | ||||
TIA SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Tampa | FL | Solar | 3,052 | ||||
IKEA Tampa 042IKEA Property Inc (100.00%) | Tampa | FL | Solar | 1,613 | ||||
Big Bend AgrivoltaicsTampa Electric (100.00%) | Apollo Beach CDP | FL | Solar | 989 | ||||
Big Bend Floating Solar ITampa Electric (100.00%) | Gibsonton CDP | FL | Solar | 401 |
Hillsborough County, Florida Details
Hillsborough County has 18 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 90th most plants in a single county. Natural Gas makes up 82.85% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Hillsborough County. Solar and Coal make up 7.24% and 5.70% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Hillsborough County results in the release of 7,086,587,570.31 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 21st highest in the country out of 3230 counties. This total results in 4,682.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the county ranks 1457th worst in the country for pollution per capita.
Providers In Each City in Hillsborough County:
- Plant City, Florida:
- Tampa Electric: 87.46%
- Duke Energy Florida: 12.54%
- Tampa, Florida:
- Tampa Electric: 100.00%
- Temple Terrace, Florida:
- Tampa Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Hillsborough County, Florida?
The largest electricity provider in Hillsborough County, Florida by total customer count is Tampa Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Hillsborough County, Florida?
Hillsborough County, Florida is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Hillsborough County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa Electric | 532,351 |
| 2 | Duke Energy Florida | 7,817 |
How many power plants are in Hillsborough County, Florida?
There are 18 active electricity plants located in Hillsborough County, Florida
