Average electric bill in Florida
The average home in Florida paid $167.86 a month for electricity in 2025: 1,103 kWh a month at 15.21¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $17.18 more than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 7 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in Florida was 14.99¢ per kWh, 0.34¢ lower than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $167.86
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 1,103 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 14.99¢
- per kWh · −2.2% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 7 of 51
- price rank 29, use rank 6
Florida electricity prices now
| Period | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14.99¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 15.33¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 15.32¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 15.21¢ | 17.23¢ |
What the average Florida home's electricity costs today
The bill for 1,103 kWh (the Florida average) in a 30-day November 2026 billing month, on the main residential rate plan of each utility, at the rates in effect on November 2, 2026. Taxes and city fees are not included.
| Utility | Rate plan | Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | RS-1Residential Service | $147.78 |
| LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative) | RSResidential Electric Service | $155.71 |
| Duke Energy Florida | RS-1Residential Service | $166.24 |
| Tampa Electric | RSResidential Service | $168.91 |
Average bill by utility in Florida
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 15 of 38 companies by number of homes.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light CoInvestor Owned | 5,337,118 | 1,111 | 14.62¢ | $162.38 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLCInvestor Owned | 1,819,962 | 1,009 | 18.36¢ | $185.26 |
| Tampa Electric CoInvestor Owned | 768,806 | 1,117 | 17.32¢ | $193.55 |
| JEAMunicipal | 479,288 | 1,057 | 13.84¢ | $146.38 |
| Orlando Utilities CommMunicipal | 254,552 | 974 | 13.22¢ | $128.69 |
| Sumter Electric Coop, IncCooperative | 240,241 | 1,010 | 14.98¢ | $151.31 |
| Lee County Electric Coop, Inc - (FL)Cooperative | 236,578 | 1,176 | 14.20¢ | $166.98 |
| Withlacoochee River Elec CoopCooperative | 231,677 | 1,248 | 13.70¢ | $170.89 |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc - (FL)Cooperative | 173,966 | 1,220 | 14.02¢ | $171.01 |
| City of Lakeland - (FL)Municipal | 122,506 | 1,160 | 11.73¢ | $136.09 |
| City of Tallahassee - (FL)Municipal | 105,945 | 934 | 13.97¢ | $130.50 |
| Gainesville Regional UtilitiesMunicipal | 93,214 | 798 | 14.72¢ | $117.41 |
| Kissimmee Utility AuthorityMunicipal | 82,785 | 1,129 | 11.70¢ | $132.11 |
| Peace River Electric Coop, IncCooperative | 62,018 | 1,177 | 12.84¢ | $151.12 |
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, IncCooperative | 59,407 | 1,202 | 14.04¢ | $168.82 |
kWh by month in Florida
The average kWh of a Florida home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in August (1,485 kWh) and the least in February (884 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 944 | |
| February | 884 | |
| March | 1,011 | |
| April | 1,117 | |
| May | 1,181 | |
| June | 1,360 | |
| July | 1,482 | |
| August | 1,485 | |
| September | 1,306 | |
| October | 1,197 | |
| November | 948 | |
| December | 1,075 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Open the calculator of your utility for the exact bill with the official tariff: see electric rates in Florida. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in Florida?
$167.86 a month in 2025, for 1,103 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in Florida?
14.99¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (15.33¢ in August 2025), and 15.32¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in Florida?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in Florida used the most electricity in August (1,485 kWh on average) and the least in February (884 kWh).
What does the average Florida home's electricity cost at each utility?
For 1,103 kWh in a November 2026 billing month, from $147.78 (Florida Power & Light) to $168.91 (Tampa Electric) on the utilities on this site, before taxes.