Suwannee County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Suwannee County, Florida Electricity Overview
Customers in Suwannee County experience an average of 1.18 outages lasting 105.24 minutes each year, compared to the US averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes an outage.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Suwannee County totals $172.81. For comparison, the US average bill is $140.54.
In Suwannee County, 39,340 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel sources. Suwannee County ranks 30th in the state out of 67 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.
Suwannee County has achieved a 51.46% drop in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation within the last 12 months.
Suwannee County's average residential electricity rate is 16.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.44% higher than the nationwide average rate of 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
The use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in Suwannee County increased by 6.04% last year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
495,566 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.39 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
233,751 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
194,411 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
39,340 MWh
Production per Capita
5.37 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
96,714,623 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,222.61 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Live Oak
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Rates and Production Categories
Live Oak Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
12.71¢ per kWh
- 10.2% lower than last month
- 13.4% lower than May last year
- 6.79% lower than the Florida average
- 22.93% lower than the US average
- 429th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 97 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 204 since May last year
- 6,486th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,789 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,674 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.79¢ per kWh
- 1.1% lower than last month
- 4.54% higher than May last year
- 1.29% lower than the Florida average
- 8.4% lower than the US average
- 641st in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 111 since May last year
- 16,700th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 299 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,027 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$168.16 per month
- 23.32% higher than last month
- 3.13% lower than May last year
- 5.17% higher than the Florida average
- 35.37% higher than the US average
- 796th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 98 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 115 since May last year
- 30,116th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,354 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 907 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$165.74 per month
- 0.27% lower than last month
- 3.53% higher than May last year
- 1.98% higher than the Florida average
- 21.22% higher than the US average
- 666th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 64 since May last year
- 26,552nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 512 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 880 since May last year
Live Oak, FL Electricity Overview
Live Oak's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.79 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their inhabitants, 8.56% lower than the average nationwide electricity price of 16.17 cents. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuel sources, the city ranks 1st out of 960 cities in Florida for total electricity generation from renewable fuels. Solar gardens in the city generate 1.66 megawatt hours per resident living in the city.
Emissions in Live Oak average 3,520.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 918th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 23,836,957.2 kilograms. Solar is the fuel of choice in Live Oak, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Live Oak has one electricity plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Live Oak
Live Oak residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Live Oak, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.58 | 164.61 | 70,242,817 | 10,244,791,260 |
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Branford, FL Electricity Overview
Branford's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 17.79 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.99% above the average national price of 16.17 cents. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $181.23. This is 28.95% more than the US average bill of $140.54. Branford has the 789th largest population in the state, with 910 citizens living within its borders.
Emissions in Branford average 4,120.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 299th worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 3,749,621.62 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Branford
Branford residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Branford, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.60 | 180.26 | 21,802,125.68 | 3,838,022,222 |
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Electricity Production in Suwannee County, Florida
Power Plants in Suwannee County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Echo River SolarFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Suwannee County | FL | Solar | 163,570 | ||||
Suwannee RiverDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Suwannee County | FL | Natural Gas | 42,265 | 1,988,886.77 | 47.06 | ||
Suwannee Solar FacilityDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Suwannee County | FL | Solar | 16,687 | ||||
Falmouth Renewable Energy CenterDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Live Oak | FL | Solar | 11,229 |
Suwannee County, Florida Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Suwannee County averages 2,222.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 57th highest in Florida out of 67 counties for emissions efficiency. A total of 96,714,622.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. This is enough to rank 1781st highest in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. Solar is the primary fuel source in Suwannee County, with 83.17% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Natural Gas (17.92%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Distillate Fuel Oil (0.16%). Suwannee County has the 22nd most power producing plants of any county in the state, with 4 total plants.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Suwannee County, Florida?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity supplier in Suwannee County, Florida.
How many electric companies offer service in Suwannee County, Florida?
There are 3 electricity companies serving customers in Suwannee County, Florida.
What electricity companies offer service in Suwannee County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Florida | 61,345 |
| 2 | Florida Power & Light | 46,983 |
| 3 | Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative | 8,751 |
How many power plants are within Suwannee County, Florida?
There are 4 active power plants in Suwannee County, Florida
