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Lee County, Florida Electricity Overview
Lee County continues to make strides with the lowering of non-renewable fuel usage. The county has accomplished a 5.07% curtailment in the use of these fuels in their electricity generation plants.
Emitting 3,963,118,477.31 kilograms of CO2 gases, Lee County has the 8th worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in Florida.
Lee County generates 9.44% more than the county consumes, leading to the ability to export the excess.
Lee County has had a 8.58% decline over the past 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.
As the 13th highest county in Florida for non-renewable production per capita, Lee County produces 12.22 megawatt hours per person a year.
As the 11th highest producer of electricity in Florida out of 67 counties, Lee County generates 10,163,336 megawatt hours of electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
9,286,366 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.29 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
10,163,336 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
116,191 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
10,047,145 MWh
Production per Capita
12.36 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,963,118,477 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,818.66 kg
Cape Coral, FL Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Cape Coral are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 21st out of 960 cities in the state. Lee County Electric Cooperative has an estimated 12,670 total residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier in the city. Consumers in the city have 1.03 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 71.43 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Electricity consumption in Cape Coral results in the release of 909,878,814.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 11th highest in the state out of 960 cities. This total results in 4,193.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 24th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cape Coral
Cape Coral residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cape Coral, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.43 | 164.59 | 3,162,353 | 424,855,200 |
Zips with electric coverage in Cape Coral, Florida include: 33914, 33990, 33909, 33904, 33993, 33991, 33903, 33955
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Lehigh Acres CDP, FL Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Lehigh Acres CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 102nd out of 960 cities in the state. Florida Power & Light has an estimated 15,815 total residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier in the city. Consumers in the city have 1.03 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 71.43 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Electricity consumption in Lehigh Acres CDP results in the release of 574,104,581.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 17th highest in the state out of 960 cities. This total results in 4,193.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 24th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lehigh Acres CDP
Lehigh Acres CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 15.06 | 170.27 | 69,925,769 | 10,529,947,970 | |
| Lee County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.43 | 164.59 | 3,162,353 | 424,855,200 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida include: 33905, 33971, 33936, 33913, 33974, 33976, 33973, 33972, 33920
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Fort Myers, FL Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Fort Myers are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 187th out of 960 cities in the state. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Fort Myers average is 21.53% more at $167.73 per month. Florida Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in Fort Myers results in the release of 402,284,150.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 33rd highest in the state out of 960 cities. This total results in 4,193.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 412th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Myers
Fort Myers residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fort Myers, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 15.06 | 170.27 | 69,925,769 | 10,529,947,970 |
Zips with electric coverage in Fort Myers, Florida include: 33905, 33990, 33917, 33919, 33971, 33913, 33916, 33907, 33901, 33903, 33912 and 1 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in Lee County, Florida
Power Plants in Lee County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fort MyersFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Lee County | FL | Natural Gas | 9,903,484 | 3,866,719,978.06 | 390.44 | ||
Lee County Solid Waste EnergyLee County Board-Commissioners (100.00%) | Buckingham CDP | FL | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 259,852 | 470,660,758.74 | 1,811.26 | 8/2072 |
Lee County, Florida Details
Lee County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 97.40% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity generation. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is used to make 142,008.95 megawatt hours (1.40%) of electricity generation and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste makes up 116,191.4 megawatt hours (1.14%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 3,963,118,477.31 kilograms, which is the 57th highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 4,818.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 1434th worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Lee County has 2 power producing plants, which is 34th most in Florida.
Providers In Each City in Lee County:
- Bonita Springs, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Cape Coral, Florida:
- Lee County Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Estero, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Fort Myers, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Fort Myers Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Sanibel, Florida:
- Lee County Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lee County, Florida?
The largest electricity provider in Lee County, Florida by total customer count is Florida Power & Light.
How many power plants are located within Lee County, Florida?
There are 2 power plants located in Lee County, Florida
Which electricity companies offer service in Lee County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Power & Light | 218,565 |
| 2 | Lee County Electric Cooperative | 42,793 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lee County, Florida?
Lee County, Florida is home to 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
