Emera
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About Emera
Emera serves 4 counties in the state of Florida including Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Polk County, and Pasco County. The residential electricity rate for consumers of Emera is, on average, 14.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.12% above Florida's average price of 14.31 cents. This ranks the provider 43rd lowest for average electricity price out of 59 providers in Florida. Of the 22,052,350 megawatt hours the company sold and dispossessed, 94.28% were from retail sales and 1.15% were by way of wholesale channels. Electricity plants owned by the company generated 92.21% of the megawatt hours sourced by the supplier and an additional 7.69% was acquired on the wholesale electricity market. Their revenue in 2023 from electricity activities was $3,019,977,100, with 98.16% coming from retail sales to end users and 0.27% from sales to the wholesale market.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $159.65, while the Emera average is 8.70% higher at $172.12 per month. Emera is the 40th ranked supplier in the state for average monthly bill amount. The company ranks as the 207th highest generator of megawatt hours created using coal in the US out of 3530 electric suppliers. The company is the 25th highest out of 3530 providers in the US for total megawatt hours generated from the use of natural gas. Electricity production from renewable fuels by the company totals 2,158,030 megawatt hours, ranking the company 74th in the nation out of the 3530 we track.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Emera and residents who get their electricity from the company. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less attractive economically, as individuals have no way to sell extra energy back into the grid.
All providers who produce electricity suffer from some energy loss from heat depletion or other factors. Emera is no different, as they have a yearly loss of around 4.42% of the total electricity they produce. The state of Florida has an energy loss average of 5.07% and the nationwide average is 2.43%, resulting in Emera receiving a rank of 30th best out of 51 providers reporting energy loss in Florida.
Emera Rate & Electric Bills
Emera residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Emera Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Subsidiary Company:Tampa Electric
- Headquarters:1223 Lower Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S8
Canada - CEO:Scott Balfour
Emera Contact
- Website:www.emera.com
- Customer Service Phone:(902) 450-0507
- Contact Page:www.emera.com
- Social Media:
Emera Service
- Outage Phone:902-450-0507
- States Served:
- Florida
- Counties Served:
- Hillsborough County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- Pasco County
- Major Cities Served:
- Tampa
- Brandon CDP
- Lakeland
- Riverview CDP
- Town 'n' Country CDP
- Winter Haven
- University CDP (Hillsborough County)
- Valrico CDP
- Plant City
- Egypt Lake-Leto CDP
Quick Facts About Emera
The company is ranked 61st in the United States for electricity generation, producing 24,840,489.99 megawatt hours.
Emera is the 56th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the nation out of 3530 providers.
Consumers of Emera experience an average of 0.97 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 60.67 minutes.
Emera produces 9.01% of its total megawatt hours produced from solar, ranking them 132nd in the country out of 3530 providers for percentage of total electricity generation that comes from solar energy.
Energy Loss
Emera's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
973,687MWh
934 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Emera's Power Outages
60.67 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.97 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Emera Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Emera Coverage Map
Emera State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 855,413 | 2,704,442,873 | 5 | 100% |
Emera County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | 1,513,301 | 2 | 15.09 | $170.57/mo |
| Pasco County | 608,794 | 3 | 12.73 | $156.95/mo |
| Pinellas County | 961,739 | 2 | 16.59 | $172.48/mo |
| Polk County | 787,404 | 7 | 15.17 | $167.95/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Emera
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Big BendTampa Electric (100.00%) | Gibsonton CDP | FL | Natural Gas | 6,826,833 | 2,647,503,940.6 | 387.81 | ||
| Polk County | FL | Natural Gas | 5,866,330.99 | 2,287,779,186.53 | 389.98 | |||
H L Culbreath Bayside Power StationTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Natural Gas | 5,197,569 | 2,007,689,639.06 | 386.27 | ||
Bridgeport Energy ProjectEmera (100.00%) | Bridgeport | CT | Natural Gas | 2,760,092 | 1,065,523,010.44 | 386.05 | ||
Juniper Solar (FL)Tampa Electric (100.00%) | Zephyrhills | FL | Solar | 147,116 | ||||
Jamison Solar (FL)Tampa Electric (100.00%) | Polk County | FL | Solar | 145,498 | ||||
Magnolia SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | FL | Solar | 142,057 | |||||
Lake Mabel SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Lake Wales | FL | Solar | 136,549 | ||||
Lithia SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Solar | 132,178 | ||||
Balm SolarTampa Electric (100.00%) | Hillsborough County | FL | Solar | 128,579 |
Emera Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Emera Has Coverage
- Auburndale, FL
- Eagle Lake, FL
- Lake Alfred, FL
- Lake Wales, FL
- Lakeland, FL
- Mulberry, FL
- Oldsmar, FL
- Plant City, FL
- Polk City, FL
- San Antonio, FL
- St. Leo, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Temple Terrace, FL
- Winter Haven, FL
- Zephyrhills, FL
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Emera FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Emera customers each month?
Consumers of Emera pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $172.12.
Does Emera have any subsidiary companies?
Tampa Electric is owned by Emera.
When will Emera power be restored?
Average outage times for Emera are roughly 60.67 minutes per outage.
Who is the CEO of Emera?
Scott Balfour is the CEO of Emera.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Emera?
There are 26 power plants owned by or associated with Emera.
What percentage of Emera's electricity is produced from renewable fuels?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Emera generate 8.69% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
What cities does Emera provider electricity in?
Emera supplies in 15 cities.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Emera customers?
Consumers of Emera, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 14.90 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Emera?
You can reach Emera by phone via (902) 450-0507 .
What percentage of Emera's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?
Electric production plants owned by or associated with Emera produce 91.31% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
How many counties does Emera have customers in to?
There are 4 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Emera.
