Polk County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Polk County, FL is $169.37
- The average electricity rate in Polk County, FL is 15.31¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Polk County, FL
The average residential electric bill in Polk County, FL is $169.37 per month. Polk County, FL is the 48th most expensive county in Florida for electricity.
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Polk County, Florida Electricity Overview
There was a 0.57% rise in CO2 emissions per capita over the past 12 months in Polk County.
Polk County generates 96.74% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 30.71 megawatt hours per citizen and ranks Polk County as the 277th highest county out of 3221 counties in the country for non-renewable production per capita a year.
Polk County ranks 4th in the nation out of 3221 counties for natural gas generation, with 23,535,989.91 megawatt hours generated using the fuel type.
Polk County has a population of 787,404 citizens.
Polk County is 8th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours generated from renewable energy, with 815,029 megawatt hours produced from renewable sources.
Consumers in Polk County experience an average of 1.12 outages lasting 91.14 minutes each year, compared to the US averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes per outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
9,141,487 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.61 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
24,995,587 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
815,029 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
24,180,558 MWh
Production per Capita
31.74 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,343,211,582 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,245.87 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lakeland
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Lakeland Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.05¢ per kWh
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 6.9% higher than November last year
- 8.56% lower than the Florida average
- 23.42% lower than the US average
- 15th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 48 since November last year
- 5,700th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 600 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 62 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.48¢ per kWh
- 0.57% higher than last month
- 1.17% higher than November last year
- 12.35% lower than the Florida average
- 24.32% lower than the US average
- 10th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 5,297th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 61 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,113 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$119.65 per month
- 12.6% lower than last month
- 4.26% higher than November last year
- 9.34% lower than the Florida average
- 1.2% higher than the US average
- 136th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 17,339th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6,162 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 997 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$147.69 per month
- 0.28% higher than last month
- 1.53% lower than November last year
- 4.79% lower than the Florida average
- 3.83% higher than the US average
- 139th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since November last year
- 18,203rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 50 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,221 since November last year
Lakeland, FL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.48 cents per kilowatt hour for Lakeland, which is 12.80% less than the average Florida rate of 14.31 cents. Lakeland Electric sells an estimated 1,009,098.68 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other provider. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the US, and Lakeland is in on the action. They produce 1,806,791.49 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas as the fuel source. This amount ranks the city as the 9th highest in the state out of 960 cities for totalnatural gas generation.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Lakeland averages 4,584.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 550,315,979.98 kilograms, which is the 18th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Florida. The city is home to one power generation plant. Lakeland has roughly 100.00% of its electricity generated by Natural Gas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakeland
Lakeland residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lakeland, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Electric | BUNDLED | 12.42 | 156.61 | 2,044,451 | 1,826,124.53 | 226,726,712.97 |
| Tampa Electric | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 170.39 | 10,419,807.83 | 1,557,317,132 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lakeland, Florida include: 33810, 33813, 33823, 33801, 33809, 33803, 33805, 33811, 33815, 33812, 33868
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Winter Haven, FL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 15.00 cents per kilowatt hour for Winter Haven, which is 4.79% more than the average Florida rate of 14.31 cents. Selling an estimated 483,768.62 megawatt hours each year, Tampa Electric is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Winter Haven average is 13.84% more at $167.53 per month.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Winter Haven averages 4,120.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 200,718,467 kilograms, which is the 83rd highest total amount of pollution for a city in Florida. All of the electricity sold in Winter Haven has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winter Haven
Winter Haven residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Winter Haven, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Electric | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 170.39 | 2,500 | 10,419,807.83 | 1,557,317,132 |
Zips with electric coverage in Winter Haven, Florida include: 33844, 33880, 33884, 33823, 33881, 33830, 33859, 33850, 33838, 33839
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Haines City, FL Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.51 cents per kilowatt hour for Haines City, which is 12.61% less than the average Florida rate of 14.31 cents. Selling an estimated 52,567.16 megawatt hours each year, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Haines City average is 0.40% lower at $146.57 per month.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Haines City averages 4,120.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 109,246,033.63 kilograms, which is the 151st highest total amount of pollution for a city in Florida. All of the electricity sold in Haines City has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Haines City
Haines City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Haines City, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.47 | 155.67 | 3,405,345.87 | 424,646,130.77 |
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Polk County, Florida Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Polk County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hines Energy ComplexDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Natural Gas | 12,217,059 | 3 | 4,736,672,832.5 | 4 | 387.71 | 22 | ||
| Polk County | FL | Natural Gas | 5,866,330.99 | 16 | 2,287,779,186.53 | 15 | 389.98 | 20 | |||
Osprey Energy Center Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Auburndale | FL | Natural Gas | 3,653,061 | 21 | 1,403,426,547.18 | 23 | 384.18 | 26 | ||
C D McIntosh JrLakeland Electric (100.00%) | Lakeland | FL | Natural Gas | 1,806,860 | 26 | 713,472,024.1 | 28 | 394.87 | 17 | ||
Mosaic New Wales OperationsMosaic Fertilizer LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Waste Heat | 363,820 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Mosaic Co Bartow FacilityMosaic Company (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Waste Heat | 163,880 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Jamison Solar (FL)Tampa Electric (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Solar | 145,498 | 53 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Lake Mabel SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Lake Wales | FL | Solar | 136,549 | 68 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Payne Creek SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Solar | 117,624 | 95 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Alafia SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Solar | 117,129 | 96 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Mosaic South Pierce OperationsMosaic Fertilizer LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Waste Heat | 109,336 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Lake Hancock SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Solar | 92,833 | 110 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Peace Creek SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Bartow | FL | Solar | 89,488 | 112 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Bonnie Mine SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Solar | 60,779 | 135 | 1 | 1 | ||||
DurranceTampa Electric (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Solar | 55,340 | 139 | 1 | 1 |
Polk County, Florida Production Fuel Makeup
Polk County citizens average 4,245.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Polk County from electricity consumption is 3,343,211,581.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 9th highest amount in the state and 1945th in the United States. Approximately 94.16% of Polk County's electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Secondary fuels used in electricity generation include Solar at 3.26% and Waste Heat at 2.55% of production. Polk County has 15 electricity plants, which is 12th most in the US.
Providers In Each City in Polk County:
- Auburndale, Florida:
- Lakeland Electric: 9.91%
- Tampa Electric: 90.09%
- Bartow, Florida:
- Lakeland Electric: 1.02%
- Bartow Electric: 98.98%
- Davenport, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
- Dundee, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
- Eagle Lake, Florida:
- Tampa Electric: 100.00%
- Fort Meade, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 41.54%
- Fort Meade, Florida Electric Utility: 58.46%
- Frostproof, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
- Haines City, Florida:
- Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Highland Park, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
- Hillcrest Heights, Florida:
- Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Lake Alfred, Florida:
- Tampa Electric: 100.00%
- Lake Hamilton, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
- Lake Wales, Florida:
- Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative: 91.02%
- Tampa Electric: 8.98%
- Lakeland, Florida:
- Lakeland Electric: 98.76%
- Tampa Electric: 1.24%
- Mulberry, Florida:
- Tampa Electric: 100.00%
- Polk City, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 17.27%
- Lakeland Electric: 59.66%
- Tampa Electric: 23.07%
- Winter Haven, Florida:
- Tampa Electric: 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 provider in Polk County, Florida?
The largest electricity supplier in Polk County, Florida by megawatt hours sold is Tampa Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Florida?
There are 7 electricity companies operating in Polk County, Florida.
How many power plants are within Polk County, Florida?
There are 15 power plants in Polk County, Florida
Which electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa Electric | 258,945 |
| 2 | Lakeland Electric | 137,358 |
| 3 | Duke Energy Florida | 121,595 |
| 4 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative | 18,242 |
| 5 | Bartow Electric | 13,104 |
| 6 | Peace River Electric | 5,600 |
| 7 | Fort Meade, Florida Electric Utility | 2,844 |
