Florida Electricity Rates & Average Bill
Residential price per kWh, average monthly bill, trend, and the utilities behind the numbers — June 2026 EIA data.
The average residential electric bill in Florida is $195.15/month at 15.1¢/kWh — the 8th highest of 51 tracked.
Where Florida rates are heading
Residential price per kWh, last 12 months and the 5-year view.
Average bill, month by month
Last 24 months of residential bills (revenue ÷ customers).
| Month | Avg bill | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $195.15 | 15.1¢/kWh |
| May 2026 | $169.01 | 15.17¢/kWh |
| April 2026 | $141.23 | 15.38¢/kWh |
| March 2026 | $133.38 | 14.86¢/kWh |
| February 2026 | $156.39 | 15.8¢/kWh |
| January 2026 | $154.74 | 15.92¢/kWh |
| December 2025 | $133.91 | 15.02¢/kWh |
| November 2025 | $135.95 | 15.78¢/kWh |
| October 2025 | $171.91 | 15.7¢/kWh |
| September 2025 | $193.99 | 15.76¢/kWh |
| August 2025 | $221.97 | 15.37¢/kWh |
| July 2025 | $214.28 | 15.11¢/kWh |
| June 2025 | $199.80 | 15.35¢/kWh |
| May 2025 | $172.58 | 14.97¢/kWh |
| April 2025 | $143.93 | 15.26¢/kWh |
| March 2025 | $129.75 | 15.08¢/kWh |
| February 2025 | $140.06 | 14.97¢/kWh |
| January 2025 | $151.88 | 14.42¢/kWh |
| December 2024 | $127.22 | 14.19¢/kWh |
| November 2024 | $131.90 | 14.23¢/kWh |
| October 2024 | $155.21 | 14.16¢/kWh |
| September 2024 | $183.45 | 14.01¢/kWh |
| August 2024 | $195.75 | 13.6¢/kWh |
| July 2024 | $200.72 | 13.71¢/kWh |
Largest utilities in Florida
Biggest residential customer bases (EIA-861), with their annual average bill next to the state's latest month.
| Utility | Res. customers | Avg bill | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | 5,236,277 | $154.70/mo | 13.71¢/kWh |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 1,793,067 | $170.34/mo | 16.63¢/kWh |
| Tampa Electric Co | 757,280 | $165.79/mo | 14.67¢/kWh |
| JEA | 470,564 | $132.51/mo | 12.43¢/kWh |
| Gulf Power Co | 418,852 | $149.37/mo | 13.9¢/kWh |
| Orlando Utilities Comm | 248,683 | $149.91/mo | 15.24¢/kWh |
| Lee County Electric Coop, Inc - (FL) | 231,142 | $159.34/mo | 13.54¢/kWh |
| Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 229,375 | $151.17/mo | 12.35¢/kWh |
| Sumter Electric Coop, Inc | 228,855 | $133.83/mo | 13.09¢/kWh |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc - (FL) | 171,179 | $159.07/mo | 13.09¢/kWh |
| City of Lakeland - (FL) | 121,604 | $133.94/mo | 11.4¢/kWh |
| City of Tallahassee - (FL) | 106,946 | $125.98/mo | 13.6¢/kWh |
| Gainesville Regional Utilities | 92,968 | $115.91/mo | 14.87¢/kWh |
| Kissimmee Utility Authority | 79,281 | $148.59/mo | 13.22¢/kWh |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | 57,589 | $145.60/mo | 12.35¢/kWh |
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc | 57,070 | $160.38/mo | 13.23¢/kWh |
| Talquin Electric Coop, Inc | 53,881 | $167.12/mo | 14.85¢/kWh |
| City of Ocala | 45,171 | $126.31/mo | 12.11¢/kWh |
| Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc | 32,771 | $142.77/mo | 13.62¢/kWh |
| Beaches Energy Services | 30,358 | $150.51/mo | 12.38¢/kWh |
Utility figures are 2024 annual averages (EIA-861) — not directly comparable to the state's monthly figure.
Estimate your bill in Florida
Your usage × the latest average rate. Fixed charges, demand charges, and utility-specific rates vary — this is the benchmark, not an invoice.
How Florida compares next door
Neighboring states, latest average residential bill.
| State | Avg bill | vs Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia · side-by-side | $196.53/mo | +$1.38 vs Florida |
| Alabama · side-by-side | $201.98/mo | +$6.83 vs Florida |
Cities in Florida
Average-bill guides for the largest cities we track.
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Tampa
- Orlando
- St. Petersburg
- Hialeah
- Port St. Lucie
- Tallahassee
- Cape Coral
- Fort Lauderdale
- Pembroke Pines
- Hollywood
- Gainesville
- Miramar
- Coral Springs
- Palm Bay
- West Palm Beach
- Clearwater
- Lakeland
- Pompano Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Davie
- Boca Raton
- Sunrise
- Deltona
- Plantation
- Palm Coast
- Fort Myers
- Deerfield Beach
- Melbourne
- Largo
- Miami Beach
- Homestead
- Boynton Beach
- Kissimmee
- Doral
- North Port
- Lauderhill
- Daytona Beach
- Ocala
- Fort Pierce
- Lake Worth Beach
Common questions
Answered from the data on this page.
What is the average electric bill in Florida?
The average residential electric bill in Florida was $195.15 per month as of June 2026, based on EIA retail-sales data — about $2,341.84 per year.
How much does electricity cost per kWh in Florida?
Residential electricity in Florida averaged 15.1¢ per kWh as of June 2026 (EIA). Rates vary by utility and season; this is the state residential average.
Why is my electric bill so high in Florida?
Bills are usage × rate. Average residential usage in Florida runs about 1,293 kWh per month; at the state average of 15.1¢/kWh that is roughly $195.15 before fixed fees and taxes. Heating or cooling months push usage — and bills — above that average.
Is electricity cheaper in neighboring states?
Neighboring states compared, average residential bill: Georgia $196.53 · Alabama $201.98 — versus Florida at $195.15.
Data: EIA residential retail-sales series (Forms EIA-826/861/861M), through June 2026; utility table: EIA-861 2024 annual. Averages are computed values — see methodology. Rates change by utility, plan, and season.