Lee County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lee County, Florida Electricity Overview

The monthly residential electricity bill average in Lee County is $144.49, compared to the nationwide average of $147.64. Lee County residents enjoy a 2.14% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow countrymen.

Lee County ranks as the 59th highest pollution level from electricity use in the United States and 8th worst in the state, emitting 3,858,407,911.35 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Lee County generates 98.83% of its electricity from non-renewable fuels, resulting in a ranking of 8th out of 67 counties in Florida for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.

In the last year, Lee County has had a 15.14% decrease in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production.

Lee County has the 82nd largest electricity generation in the nation out of 3221 counties, generating 10,479,024 megawatt hours.

Lee County ranks 5th in Florida out of 67 counties for total natural gas generation, with 10,153,364.29 megawatt hours produced using the source.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    9,001,502 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.97 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    10,479,024 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    123,031 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    10,355,993 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    13.93 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,858,407,911 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,129.15 kg

Cape Coral, FL Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Cape Coral are charged an average residential electricity rate of 10.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 3rd out of 960 cities in the state. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $126.26. This is 14.48% lower than the nationwide average bill of $147.64. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1.14 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 77.76 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.58 outages each year and 145.81 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Cape Coral results in the release of 877,499,048.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 12th highest in the state out of 960 cities. This total results in 4,546.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 338th 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 October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.109/kWh$0.104/kWh$130.72/mo.$122.36/mo.
3rd10.47¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cape Coral
15th$126.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cape Coral Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cape Coral, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lee County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.47126.263,077,225322,089,000

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

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Citizens living in Lehigh Acres CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 39th out of 960 cities in the state. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $139.22. This is 5.70% lower than the nationwide average bill of $147.64. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1.14 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 77.76 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.58 outages each year and 145.81 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Lehigh Acres CDP results in the release of 562,640,916.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 19th highest in the state out of 960 cities. This total results in 4,546.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 338th 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 July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$199.26/mo.$91.29/mo.
39th11.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lehigh Acres CDP
120th$139.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lehigh Acres CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED14.23161.4369,647,4419,909,474,910
Lee County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.47126.263,077,225322,089,000

Zips with electric coverage in Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida include: 33905, 33971, 33936, 33913, 33974, 33976, 33973, 33972, 33920

Fort Myers, FL Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Fort Myers are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 271st out of 960 cities in the state. Florida Power & Light sells an estimated 452,175.13 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other providers.

Electricity consumption in Fort Myers results in the release of 385,066,058.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 37th highest in the state out of 960 cities. This total results in 4,546.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 338th 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 July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$199.26/mo.$91.29/mo.
271st14.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fort Myers
380th$159.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fort Myers Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fort Myers, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED14.23161.4369,647,4419,909,474,910

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).

Electricity Production in Lee County, Florida

Power Plants in Lee County, Florida

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lee County FL Natural Gas 10,204,0564,004,866,355.39392.48
Lee County Solid Waste EnergyLee County Board-Commissioners (100.00%)
Buckingham CDP FL Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 274,968486,867,2601,770.63

Lee County, Florida Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Lee County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 96.89% 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 150,371.61 megawatt hours (1.43%) of electricity generation and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste makes up 123,031.28 megawatt hours (1.17%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 3,858,407,911.35 kilograms, which is the 59th highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 5,129.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 1442nd worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Lee County has 2 power producing plants, which is 26th most in Florida.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
96.89%
NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
1.43%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
1.17%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.48%
GASEOUS PROPANE
Gaseous Propane
0.01%

Lee County, Florida Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Lee County include Florida Power & Light and Lee County Electric Cooperative Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Florida has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Lee County is about 4.74% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average is 2.45%, meaning Lee County ranks 1915th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Lee County, 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Florida Power & Light217,053
2Lee County Electric Cooperative42,039

How many electric companies offer service in Lee County, Florida?

Lee County, Florida is home to 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-08-25