Okeechobee County, FL: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

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Okeechobee County, Florida Electricity Overview

Okeechobee County has emissions of 3,619.38 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2185th worst polluting county in the country by per capita emissions.

With total production of 12,222,907.01 megawatt hours, Okeechobee County is ranked 7th largest producer of electricity of all 67 counties in Florida for total production.

Okeechobee County is the 63rd largest producer of solar energy by total megawatt hours produced in the nation out of 3230 counties.

Okeechobee County is the 1453rd highest pollution level from electricity use in the country and 44th worst in the state, emitting 143,747,217.03 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Okeechobee County generates 11.06 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Okeechobee County the 8th highest ranking county out of 67 counties for renewable generation per capita in the state.

Okeechobee County has recently seen a rise in electricity production from solar energy of roughly 27.89% year over year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    445,548 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.22 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,222,907 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    439,441 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    11,783,466 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    307.76 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    143,747,217 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,619.38 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Okeechobee

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Okeechobee Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.15¢ per kWh

  • 1.45% lower than last month
  • 10.43% lower than April last year
  • 3.45% lower than the Florida average
  • 16.34% lower than the US average
  • 494th in the state out of 958 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 42 since April last year
  • 10,761st in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,431 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8,508 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.95¢ per kWh

  • 0.91% lower than last month
  • 6.78% higher than April last year
  • 1.08% lower than the Florida average
  • 7.26% lower than the US average
  • 525th in the state out of 958 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since April last year
  • 16,980th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 540 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,857 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$136.36 per month

  • 1.25% higher than last month
  • 18.96% lower than April last year
  • 5.25% higher than the Florida average
  • 20.94% higher than the US average
  • 808th in the state out of 958 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 58 since April last year
  • 27,723rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,630 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,950 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$166.19 per month

  • 1.57% lower than last month
  • 4.66% higher than April last year
  • 2.2% higher than the Florida average
  • 22.13% higher than the US average
  • 505th in the state out of 958 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
  • 27,740th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 423 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,156 since April last year

Okeechobee, FL Electricity Overview

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Okeechobee's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Florida and nationwide average prices of 15.12 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city has experienced a 274.77% increase in megawatt hours generated by facilities specializing in solar power. Selling an estimated 30,306.96 megawatt hours per year, Florida Power & Light is the largest vendor in the city.

On average, Okeechobee citizens emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 929th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 0 kilograms, which is the 929th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 8th most power plants within a city in Florida out of the state's 960 cities. Okeechobee's primary fuel used for electricity production is Solar. They generate 292,732 megawatt hours from this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Okeechobee

Okeechobee residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$225.81/mo.$91.34/mo.
525th14.95¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Okeechobee
505th$166.19Average residential monthly electricity bill for Okeechobee Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Okeechobee, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED14.94166.07292,73268,983,99810,307,567,070

Taylor Creek CDP, FL Electricity Overview

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Taylor Creek CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.96 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Florida and nationwide average prices of 15.12 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Florida Power & Light has an estimated 1,157 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city. The state average monthly residential power bill is $164.05, while the Taylor Creek CDP average is 11.47% more at $182.87 per month. This ranks the city 895th in the state for average monthly bill total.

On average, Taylor Creek CDP citizens emit 4,065.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 25th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 18,206,865.45 kilograms, which is the 496th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Taylor Creek CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taylor Creek CDP

Taylor Creek CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.104/kWh$250.05/mo.$102.61/mo.
775th16.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Taylor Creek CDP
895th$182.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Taylor Creek CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Taylor Creek CDP, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED14.94166.0768,983,99810,307,567,070
Glades Electric CooperativeBUNDLED18.98199.38174,321.8533,087,026.21

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Cypress Quarters CDP, FL Electricity Overview

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Cypress Quarters CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.96 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Florida and nationwide average prices of 15.12 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Florida Power & Light has an estimated 909 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city. The state average monthly residential power bill is $164.05, while the Cypress Quarters CDP average is 11.47% more at $182.87 per month. This ranks the city 895th in the state for average monthly bill total.

On average, Cypress Quarters CDP citizens emit 4,065.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 25th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 5,814,162.04 kilograms, which is the 716th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Cypress Quarters CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cypress Quarters CDP

Cypress Quarters CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.104/kWh$250.05/mo.$102.61/mo.
775th16.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cypress Quarters CDP
895th$182.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cypress Quarters CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cypress Quarters CDP, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED14.94166.0768,983,99810,307,567,070
Glades Electric CooperativeBUNDLED18.98199.38174,321.8533,087,026.21

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Electricity Production in Okeechobee County, Florida

Power Plants in Okeechobee County, Florida

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Okeechobee Clean Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%)
Okeechobee County FL Natural Gas 11,783,466.013,943,476,119.25334.66
Okeechobee County FL Solar 158,978
Lakeside Solar CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%)
Okeechobee County FL Solar 143,132
FPL Cavendish Solar Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%)
Okeechobee FL Solar 137,331

Okeechobee County, Florida Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Okeechobee County has byproducts of 143,747,217.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 44th highest of any county in Florida. The county averages 3,619.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 2185th highest in the country in this category. The county is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is 22nd most in Florida. In Okeechobee County, Natural Gas makes up 96.40% of the fuel utilized in electricity generation. Also used is Solar at 3.60% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.00% of generation.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas
96.40%
SOLAR
Solar
3.60%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.00%

Okeechobee County, Florida Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity suppliers in Okeechobee County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Consumers in Florida have above average net metering laws that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 5.91%. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the Florida average is 5.48%, resulting in a rank of 2363rd best in the nation and a state rank of 47th best out of 3230 and 67 counties, respectively.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Okeechobee County, Florida?

The largest electricity supplier in Okeechobee County, Florida by total revenue is Florida Power & Light.

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

Okeechobee County, Florida is home to 4 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

How many power plants are located within Okeechobee County, Florida?

Okeechobee County, Florida has 4 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Okeechobee County, Florida?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Florida Power & Light151,318
2Duke Energy Florida47,323
3Glades Electric Cooperative3,530
4Peace River Electric825

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-07-14