Okaloosa County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Okaloosa County, Florida Electricity Overview

Residents of Okaloosa County are paying, on average, 8.97% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average rate, at 13.16 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.

Okaloosa County is 1042nd in the US rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 55,841 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuels.

The county is the 46th largest producer of electricity in Florida out of 67 counties, producing 55,841 megawatt hours.

With 55,841 megawatt generated from solar power and 211,668 consumers in Okaloosa County, the county averages 0.26 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 439th out of 3221 counties in the United States.

The usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production has declined by 4.72% in the county over the last year.

Okaloosa County is ranked 1232nd in the US out of 3221 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0.26 megawatt hours per person each year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,482,286 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.73 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    55,841 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    55,841 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.26 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    953,407,467 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,504.26 kg

Crestview, FL Electricity Overview

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Crestview averages a residential electricity rate of 13.82 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 5.44% above Florida's average rate of 13.10 cents. Gulf Power Company has an estimated 1,164 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city.

Electricity use in Crestview has byproducts of 125,031,236.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 148th largest emissions amount of any city in Florida. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,607.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Crestview as the 53rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Crestview must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Crestview

Crestview residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.114/kWh$203.08/mo.$101.94/mo.
708th13.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Crestview
116th$136.61Average residential monthly electricity bill for Crestview Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Crestview, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Choctawhatchee Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.36137.6707,08980,358,000
Gulf Power CompanyBUNDLED13.901494,945,060687,132,868

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Wright CDP, FL Electricity Overview

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Wright CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 6.04% above Florida's average rate of 13.10 cents. Gulf Power Company has an estimated 375 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city.

Electricity use in Wright CDP has byproducts of 121,082,251.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 156th largest emissions amount of any city in Florida. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,607.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Wright CDP as the 53rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Wright CDP must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wright CDP

Wright CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.114/kWh$203.08/mo.$101.94/mo.
724th13.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wright CDP
74th$136.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wright CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wright CDP, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Gulf Power CompanyBUNDLED13.901494,945,060687,132,868

Fort Walton Beach, FL Electricity Overview

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Fort Walton Beach averages a residential electricity rate of 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 6.04% above Florida's average rate of 13.10 cents. Gulf Power Company has an estimated 518 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city.

Electricity use in Fort Walton Beach has byproducts of 96,406,852.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 199th largest emissions amount of any city in Florida. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,607.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Fort Walton Beach as the 53rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Fort Walton Beach must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.114/kWh$203.08/mo.$101.94/mo.
724th13.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fort Walton Beach
74th$136.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fort Walton Beach Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Gulf Power CompanyBUNDLED13.901494,945,060687,132,868

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Electricity Production in Okaloosa County, Florida

Power Plants in Okaloosa County, Florida

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Gulf Coast Solar Center ILS Power (100.00%)
Valparaiso FL Solar 55,841

Okaloosa County, Florida Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 953,407,467.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Okaloosa County due to electricity use. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,504.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 42nd highest county in Florida for CO2 pollution per capita. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Okaloosa County. Okaloosa County has one electricity producing plant.

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Okaloosa County, Florida Net Metering

Of the 3 electric companies in Okaloosa County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. Florida has pretty good regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Okaloosa County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 4.93% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The national average energy loss is 2.76%. This earned Okaloosa County a rank of 23rd best in Florida out of 67.

Providers In Each City in Okaloosa County:

  • Cinco Bayou, Florida:
    • Gulf Power Company: 100.00%
  • Crestview, Florida:
    • Gulf Power Company: 96.88%
    • Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative: 3.12%
  • Destin, Florida:
    • Gulf Power Company: 100.00%
  • Fort Walton Beach, Florida:
    • Gulf Power Company: 100.00%
  • Laurel Hill, Florida:
    • Gulf Power Company: 50.00%
    • Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Mary Esther, Florida:
    • Gulf Power Company: 100.00%
  • Niceville, Florida:
    • Gulf Power Company: 100.00%
  • Shalimar, Florida:
    • Gulf Power Company: 100.00%
  • Valparaiso, Florida:
    • Gulf Power Company: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are within Okaloosa County, Florida?

There is one power plant in Okaloosa County, Florida

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Okaloosa County, Florida?

The largest electricity supplier in Okaloosa County, Florida by total revenue is Gulf Power Company.

Which electricity companies offer service in Okaloosa County, Florida?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Gulf Power Company63,291
2Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative19,168
3Escambia River Electric Cooperative373

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

There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Okaloosa County, Florida.

Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-08-29