Central Florida Electric Cooperative
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About Central Florida Electric Cooperative
Central Florida Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 15 cities throughout Florida. Electricity providers must regularly report the number of customers they have to government agencies. Most recently the company listed a total of 896 industrial customers, 3,213 commercial accounts and 32,764 residential customers signed on for their services. This is the sum of their customers. Customers of Central Florida Electric Cooperative are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.47% lower than the state's average price of 14.36 cents and 15.45% less than the nationwide average of 16.06 cents. The supplier had total sales and disposition of 589,106 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 94.47% were from sales to end users. The electricity sourced by the company is made up primarily of megawatt hours they purchased on the wholesale market. Of the electricity sourced whole purchased made up 100.00%. In 2023, the company made a total of $73,702,200 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 96.36% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $139.28, while the Central Florida Electric Cooperative average is 5.11% below at $132.16 per month. This is the 1577th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the nation. Customers of the company have 2.53 power outages on average each year, with outages lasting around 244.86 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Electricity generation is not part of the Central Florida Electric Cooperative business model, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other providers and then resell to their consumers.
Customers of Central Florida Electric Cooperative have the ability to participate in net metering. This is a positive for any customer potentially purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their extra wattage back to the provider.
Central Florida Electric Cooperative reported an annual loss of approximately 5.27% of the electricity that they transmit. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is being in the electricity generation industry and suppliers are required to report these losses. This percentage of loss results in them receiving a rank of 36th best out of 51 suppliers who report energy loss in the state and 1099th best out of 3530 in the country.
Central Florida Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Central Florida Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Central Florida Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:11491 North West 50 Avenue
Chiefland, Florida 32626
United States of America - CEO:Denny George
Central Florida Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.cfec.com
- Customer Service Phone:(352) 493-2511
- Contact Page:www.cfec.com
- Social Media:
Central Florida Electric Cooperative Service
- Outage Map:nsa.cfec.com:81
- Outage Phone:(800) 227-1302
- States Served:
- Florida
- Counties Served:
- Marion County
- Alachua County
- Levy County
- Gilchrist County
- Dixie County
- Major Cities Served:
- Newberry
- High Springs
- Rainbow Springs CDP
- Rainbow Lakes Estates CDP
- Williston Highlands CDP
- Cross City
- Dunnellon
- Chiefland
- Manatee Road CDP
- Trenton
Energy Loss
Central Florida Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
31,039MWh
1099 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Central Florida Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
244.86 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
2.53 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Central Florida Electric Cooperative.
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Central Florida Electric Cooperative Coverage Map

Central Florida Electric Cooperative State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
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Florida | 37,158 | 72,992,541.48 | 31 | 100% |
Central Florida Electric Cooperative County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alachua County | 284,030 | 6 | 13.55 | $144.41/mo |
Dixie County | 16,701 | 4 | 15.33 | $151.60/mo |
Gilchrist County | 17,759 | 3 | 15.06 | $150.79/mo |
Lafayette County | 8,343 | 4 | 15.48 | $158.59/mo |
Levy County | 42,392 | 4 | 15.01 | $150.02/mo |
Marion County | 396,415 | 4 | 14.30 | $143.26/mo |
Cities Central Florida Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Archer, FL
- Bell, FL
- Bronson, FL
- Cedar Key, FL
- Chiefland, FL
- Cross City, FL
- Dunnellon, FL
- Fanning Springs, FL
- High Springs, FL
- Horseshoe Beach, FL
- Inglis, FL
- Newberry, FL
- Otter Creek, FL
- Trenton, FL
- Yankeetown, FL
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Central Florida Electric Cooperative FAQ:
When will Central Florida Electric Cooperative power be restored?
Central Florida Electric Cooperative's outages last, on average, roughly 244.861 minutes per each outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Central Florida Electric Cooperative customers?
Central Florida Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 13.58 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Florida bundled rate of 14.36 cents and the average United States rate of 16.06 cents.
What is the phone number for Central Florida Electric Cooperative?
Central Florida Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (352) 493-2511
What is the average bundled bill for Central Florida Electric Cooperative customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Central Florida Electric Cooperative is $132.16. The state average bundled bill is $158.11 and the US average is $158.11.
Who is the CEO of Central Florida Electric Cooperative?
Denny George is the current CEO of Central Florida Electric Cooperative.
How many counties does Central Florida Electric Cooperative supply electricity in?
There are 6 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Central Florida Electric Cooperative.
What cities does Central Florida Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Central Florida Electric Cooperative supplies to 15 cities throughout the nation.