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Sarasota County, Florida Electricity Overview

With a population of 462,286 residents, Sarasota County is the 159th largest county by population in the nation.

Averaging production of 0.07 megawatt hours per resident a year, Sarasota County is 1937th out of 3230 counties in generation per capita in the United States.

The county is ranked as the 51st highest generator of electricity out of 67 counties in the state for electricity generation, generating 31,579 megawatt hours.

Sarasota County has experienced a 27.96% decline over the previous 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

At $167.53, the Sarasota County average monthly residential electric bill is 0.01% above the Florida average.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Sarasota County is 14.78 cents. This is approximately 7.69% less than the nationwide average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    5,219,699 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.29 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    31,579 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    31,579 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.07 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,947,338,401 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,212.41 kg

Recent Energy News in North Port

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North Port Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

15.04¢ per kWh

  • 0.23% higher than last month
  • 4.68% higher than January last year
  • 0.75% higher than the Florida average
  • 3.68% lower than the US average
  • 478th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since January last year
  • 15,837th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,267 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,937 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

15.09¢ per kWh

  • 0.37% higher than last month
  • 11.36% higher than January last year
  • 0.27% higher than the Florida average
  • 11.11% lower than the US average
  • 478th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since January last year
  • 13,354th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 463 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,097 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$135.17 per month

  • 3.43% higher than last month
  • 1.56% higher than January last year
  • 0.37% higher than the Florida average
  • 10.47% lower than the US average
  • 466th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 9,051st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,601 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,632 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$170.29 per month

  • 0.1% higher than last month
  • 10.55% higher than January last year
  • 4.99% higher than the Florida average
  • 28.36% higher than the US average
  • 479th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since January last year
  • 25,054th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 275 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,397 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.86¢ per kWh

  • 2.24% higher than last month
  • 0.53% higher than January last year
  • 3.4% higher than the Florida average
  • 11.09% lower than the US average
  • 520th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 45 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 55 since January last year
  • 12,516th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 953 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 235 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.54¢ per kWh

  • 0.05% higher than last month
  • 5.14% higher than January last year
  • 0.28% higher than the Florida average
  • 18.53% lower than the US average
  • 477th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since January last year
  • 10,628th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 453 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,372 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$705.63 per month

  • 1.85% higher than last month
  • 7.89% higher than January last year
  • 8.61% higher than the Florida average
  • 56.7% lower than the US average
  • 431st in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 45 since January last year
  • 17,830th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,668 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,227 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$784.73 per month

  • 0.55% higher than last month
  • 6.7% higher than January last year
  • 4.87% higher than the Florida average
  • 52.06% lower than the US average
  • 478th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 347 since January last year
  • 20,792nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,427 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.53¢ per kWh

  • 2.44% higher than last month
  • 6.8% lower than January last year
  • 0.02% higher than the Florida average
  • 13.21% lower than the US average
  • 539th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 54 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 55 since January last year
  • 16,037th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,529 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,403 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.66¢ per kWh

  • 0.6% lower than last month
  • 1.05% lower than January last year
  • 0.48% lower than the Florida average
  • 15.35% lower than the US average
  • 487th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 28 since January last year
  • 16,402nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 262 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,955 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$2,215.57 per month

  • 17.51% higher than last month
  • 4.05% lower than January last year
  • 83.36% lower than the Florida average
  • 93.43% lower than the US average
  • 465th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 6,396th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,805 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,988 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$2,210.49 per month

  • 0.35% lower than last month
  • 13.52% lower than January last year
  • 82.95% lower than the Florida average
  • 93.54% lower than the US average
  • 466th in the state out of 902 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 3,382nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 357 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 205 since January last year

North Port, FL Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for North Port is about 14.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 174th out of 960 cities in the state. Florida Power & Light has an estimated 40,942 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The Florida average monthly residential electric bill is $167.51, while the North Port average is 0.01% higher at $167.52 per month. This ranks the city 229th in the state for average monthly bill total.

Coming in at as the 38th worst ranked city out of 960 cities in the state, North Port releases 356,858,140.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 412th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,193.3 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Port

North Port residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$225.81/mo.$91.29/mo.
174th14.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of North Port
229th$167.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for North Port Residents

Electric Companies With Service in North Port, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED15.06170.2769,925,76910,529,947,970
Peace River ElectricBUNDLED14.08166.82673,80394,869,800

Zips with electric coverage in North Port, Florida include: 34293, 34266, 34287, 34286, 34223, 34292, 34224, 34288, 34291, 34289

Sarasota, FL Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Sarasota is about 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 187th out of 960 cities in the state. Florida Power & Light has an estimated 10,865 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The Florida average monthly residential electric bill is $167.51, while the Sarasota average is 0.14% higher at $167.73 per month. This ranks the city 251st in the state for average monthly bill total.

Coming in at as the 76th worst ranked city out of 960 cities in the state, Sarasota releases 225,540,786 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 412th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,193.3 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sarasota

Sarasota residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$225.81/mo.$91.29/mo.
187th14.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sarasota
251st$167.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sarasota Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sarasota, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED15.06170.2769,925,76910,529,947,970

Zips with electric coverage in Sarasota, Florida include: 34232, 34231, 34243, 34234, 34237, 34239, 34236, 34242

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Venice, FL Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Venice is about 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 187th out of 960 cities in the state. Florida Power & Light has an estimated 8,006 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The Florida average monthly residential electric bill is $167.51, while the Venice average is 0.14% higher at $167.73 per month. This ranks the city 251st in the state for average monthly bill total.

Coming in at as the 167th worst ranked city out of 960 cities in the state, Venice releases 104,312,508.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 412th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,193.3 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Venice

Venice residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.085/kWh$225.81/mo.$91.29/mo.
187th14.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Venice
251st$167.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Venice Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Venice, Florida

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Florida Power & LightBUNDLED15.06170.2769,925,76910,529,947,970

Zips with electric coverage in Venice, Florida include: 34293, 34275, 34285, 34241, 34292

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Electricity Production in Sarasota County, Florida

Power Plants in Sarasota County, Florida

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sarasota County LFGTE FacilityAria Energy (100.00%)
Sarasota County FL Landfill Gas 31,57920,562,807.49651.15

Sarasota County, Florida Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Sarasota County is the 14th worst ranked county in Florida out of 67 when it comes to total pollution from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 1,947,338,400.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the county ranks 23rd highest in the state in pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 4,212.41 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There is one electricity plant in the county. Sarasota County has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Landfill Gas.

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Sarasota County, Florida Net Metering

Sarasota County has 2 out of 2 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Florida has decent regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Sarasota County is about 6.62% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Sarasota County is ranked as the 2634th best county in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Sarasota County, Florida

Providers In Each City in Sarasota County:

  • Longboat Key, Florida:
    • Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
  • North Port, Florida:
    • Florida Power & Light: 75.98%
    • Peace River Electric: 24.02%
  • Sarasota, Florida:
    • Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
  • Venice, Florida:
    • Florida Power & Light: 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 Sarasota County, Florida?

The largest electricity supplier in Sarasota County, Florida by total customer count is Florida Power & Light.

Which electricity companies offer service in Sarasota County, Florida?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Florida Power & Light241,604
2Peace River Electric4,868

How many power plants are within Sarasota County, Florida?

Sarasota County, Florida has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

Sarasota County, Florida is home to 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

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Published: 2024-04-09