Florida electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $133.10 on Florida Power & Light to $152.52 on Tampa Electric (4 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 13.3¢ to 15.3¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Florida Public Service Commission approves the tariffs of the investor-owned utilities. A city or public power utility gets its prices approved by its own board.
- 5 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $167.86 a month
- Rates checked November 2, 2026
- 6 rate changes in the last 12 months
Utilities in Florida
What 1,000 kWh costs in Florida (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa ElectricSchedule RS | $152.52 | 15.25¢ | $0.00 |
| Duke Energy FloridaSchedule RS-1 · non-winter rates | $150.34 | 15.03¢ | $0.00 |
| LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative)Schedule RS · Single-phase ($20.00 customer charge) | $141.97 | 14.20¢ | −$0.91 (−0.6%) |
| Florida Power & LightSchedule RS-1 · Most of Florida (transition credit) | $133.10 | 13.31¢ | $0.00 |
See all Florida electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in Florida
In 2025, the average home in Florida used 1,103 kWh a month and paid $167.86 a month (15.2¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Florida by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Florida and natural gas bills in Florida. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Florida price, use the electricity cost calculator. Solar net metering: FPL, Duke Energy Florida.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Electric | 768,806 | 1,117 | 17.3¢ | $193.55 |
| Duke Energy Florida | 1,819,962 | 1,009 | 18.4¢ | $185.26 |
| LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative) | 236,578 | 1,176 | 14.2¢ | $166.98 |
| Florida Power & Light | 5,337,118 | 1,111 | 14.6¢ | $162.38 |
| JEA | 479,288 | 1,057 | 13.8¢ | $146.38 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy FloridaSchedule RS-1 | $150.34March | $161.08January | $10.74 |
| Florida Power & LightSchedule RS-1 | $133.10January | $133.10January | $0.00 |
| Tampa ElectricSchedule RS | $152.52January | $152.52January | $0.00 |
Not in this table: JEA, LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative). These utilities have a monthly charge that is not published yet for every month of the year.
Rate changes in Florida
In the last 12 months, we recorded 6 rate changes in the Florida tariffs on this site: 4 increases and 2 decreases. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool. Rate increase history: Florida Power & Light.
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative)Schedule RS | Power cost adjustment (November 2026 compared with October 2026) | 0.613¢ per kWh | 0.522¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative)Schedule RS | Power cost adjustment (October 2026 compared with September 2026) | 0.892¢ per kWh | 0.613¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | JEASchedule RS | Basic monthly charge | $19.25 per month | $21.00 per month | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | JEASchedule RS | Energy charge, tier 1 (first 1,000 kWh) | 7.237¢ per kWh | 7.815¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | JEASchedule RS | Energy charge, tier 2 (above 1,000 kWh) | 8.987¢ per kWh | 9.705¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | JEASchedule RS | Fuel charge (October 2026 compared with September 2026) | 4.282¢ per kWh | 4.326¢ per kWh | Source |
Pages for each Florida utility
| Utility | Pages |
|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Rates and bill calculator |
| Florida Power & Light | Rates and bill calculator · Rate history since 2022 |
| JEA | Rates and bill calculator |
| LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative) | Rates and bill calculator |
| Tampa Electric | Rates and bill calculator |
How electricity prices work in Florida
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges. In Florida, the tariffs are approved by different bodies: see the questions below.
- Tiers. Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light, JEA, LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative), Tampa Electric charge a different price for the kWh above a limit, so a month with more kWh has a different average price.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Florida?
In 2025, the average home in Florida used 1,103 kWh a month and paid $167.86 a month, 15.2¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Florida?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $133.10 on Florida Power & Light to $152.52 on Tampa Electric (4 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 13.3¢ to 15.3¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Florida utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 4 utilities in the table, Florida Power & Light has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($133.10). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Florida?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 6 rate changes for the Florida tariffs on this site: 4 increases and 2 decreases. The most recent: LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative) changed the power cost adjustment on November 1, 2026.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in Florida?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the Duke Energy Florida bill is $161.08 in January and $150.34 in March. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in Florida?
The Florida Public Service Commission approves the rates of Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light and Tampa Electric. The JEA Board of Directors approves the rates of JEA. The LCEC Board of Trustees approves the rates of LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative). Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Florida get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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No account needed: Florida rate changes (RSS feed) · all rate changes (RSS feed) · a monthly reminder for your calendar · save your bills in this browser. Each month, the bill comparison shows what 1,000 kWh costs at every utility.
State regulator: Florida Public Service Commission.