Putnam County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Putnam County, Florida Electricity Overview

With 291,845 megawatt hours generated by solar, Putnam County ranks 18th in Florida out of 67 counties for solar power electricity production.

Putnam County ranks 1st out of 67 counties in Florida in megawatt hours produced from coal usage over the past 12 months.

Putnam County has experienced a 8.09% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production during the past year.

Putnam County is home to 73,147 residents and its power plants produce 7,139,435 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 97.6 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Citizens of Putnam County use enough electricity to release 10,428.66 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the state average of 4,632.24.

Putnam County averages 6.69 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 11th highest in Floridacounties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    875,283 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.97 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    7,139,435 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    489,677 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    6,649,758 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    97.6 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    762,825,042 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    10,428.66 kg

Palatka, FL Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Palatka is around 13.29 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 5.36% below the state's average rate of 14.04 cents, ranking the city at 109th best for average electricity rate out of 960 cities in Florida. Florida Power & Light sells an estimated 85,249.6 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Palatka averages 4,633.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 22nd highest in the state out of 960 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 48,187,580.55 kilograms, the city ranks 334th worst in Florida for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 124,435.35 megawatt hours of electricity used in Palatka must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Palatka

Palatka residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.085/kWh$199.26/mo.$91.29/mo.
109th13.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Palatka
303rd$150.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Palatka Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Palatka, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Clay Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.54135.542,286,541263,801,400
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED13.52154.0569,525,3769,401,937,070

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Crescent City, FL Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Crescent City is around 13.55 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 3.52% below the state's average rate of 14.04 cents, ranking the city at 146th best for average electricity rate out of 960 cities in Florida. Florida Power & Light sells an estimated 23,859.2 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Crescent City averages 4,633.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 544th highest in the state out of 960 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 8,762,642.06 kilograms, the city ranks 674th worst in Florida for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 22,627.87 megawatt hours of electricity used in Crescent City must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Crescent City

Crescent City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.085/kWh$199.26/mo.$91.29/mo.
146th13.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Crescent City
366th$152.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Crescent City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Crescent City, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED13.52154.0569,525,3769,401,937,070

Interlachen, FL Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Interlachen is around 13.55 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 3.52% below the state's average rate of 14.04 cents, ranking the city at 146th best for average electricity rate out of 960 cities in Florida. Florida Power & Light sells an estimated 64,655.25 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Interlachen averages 4,633.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 22nd highest in the state out of 960 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 7,627,344.71 kilograms, the city ranks 698th worst in Florida for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 19,696.18 megawatt hours of electricity used in Interlachen must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Interlachen

Interlachen residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.085/kWh$199.26/mo.$91.29/mo.
146th13.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Interlachen
366th$152.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Interlachen Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Interlachen, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED13.52154.0569,525,3769,401,937,070

Electricity Production in Putnam County, Florida

Power Plants in Putnam County, Florida

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Putnam County FL Coal 6,489,0076,075,108,765.4936.22
Georgia-Pacific Palatka OperationsGeorgia-Pacific Consr Ops LLC-Palatka (100.00%)
Putnam County FL Black Liquour 358,583147,035,241.62410.05
Coral Farms Solar Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%)
Putnam County FL Solar 146,252
Putnam County FL Solar 145,593

Putnam County, Florida Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Putnam County citizens average 10,428.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Putnam County from electricity use is 762,825,042.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 450th highest amount in the United States. About 84.70% of electricity in Putnam County comes from production using Coal. Natural Gas and Solar are the second and third most often used fuels for electricity generation. Natural Gas makes up 580,817.59 megawatt hours (8.14%) of electricity generation and Solar makes up 291,845 megawatt hours (4.09%) of total generation in the county. Putnam County has the 19th most power plants of any county in the state, with 4 total power plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
84.70%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
8.14%
SOLAR
Solar
4.09%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
2.77%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.31%

Putnam County, Florida Net Metering

Of the 2 electric suppliers in Putnam County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Florida has decent laws and regulations for consumers interested in installing personal solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Putnam County averages out to about 5.19% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.45% and the Florida average is 4.52%, resulting in a rank of 2181st best in the nation and a state rank of 56th best out of 3221 and 67 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Putnam County, Florida

Providers In Each City in Putnam County:

  • Crescent City, Florida:
    • Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
  • Hawthorne, Florida:
    • Clay Electric Cooperative: 75.80%
    • Florida Power & Light: 24.20%
  • Interlachen, Florida:
    • Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
  • Palatka, Florida:
    • Clay Electric Cooperative: 12.84%
    • Florida Power & Light: 87.16%
  • Pomona Park, Florida:
    • Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
  • Welaka, Florida:
    • Florida Power & Light: 50.00%
    • Clay Electric Cooperative: 50.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Putnam County, Florida?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Florida Power & Light122,026
2Clay Electric Cooperative51,046

How many power plants are within Putnam County, Florida?

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

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

By total megawatt hours sold, Florida Power & Light is the largest electricity company in Putnam County, Florida.

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

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

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-10-24