Electricity in Tampa: rates, bills and utility
Tampa Electric provides electric service in Tampa. On the Tampa Electric standard residential rate, 1,000 kWh costs $152.52 in November 2026 (15.3¢ per kWh), before taxes. The average Tampa Electric home paid $193.55 a month in 2025.
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- Official tariffs and sources
- Checked October 20, 2026
Who provides electricity in Tampa
- Tampa Electric provides electric service in Tampa. Source.
What electricity costs in Tampa now
The bill for 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period on the standard residential rate of each utility, with all charges of the tariff, before taxes.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh now | Price per kWh now | Average home bill 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa ElectricSchedule RS | $152.52 | 15.3¢ | $193.551,117 kWh, 17.3¢ |
The average home bill is the 2025 average of the utility's homes that bought their power from it (EIA-861 data). The Florida average was $167.86 a month (1,103 kWh). To calculate your own bill, open the calculator of your utility and type the kWh from your bill.
City tax on the electric bill
The City of Tampa public service tax on electricity is 10%. The tables on this page do not include it. Source.
Start service, outages and payments
- Start electric service in Tampa
- Tampa Electric outage map · outages: 877-588-1010
- Tampa Electric customer service: 888-223-0800
- Pay your Tampa Electric bill
More about electricity in Florida: the Florida rates and bill comparison. Other cities: Jacksonville, Miami.
Who provides electricity in Tampa, FL?
Tampa Electric provides electric service in Tampa. The name of your utility is on your bill.
How much is the electric bill in Tampa?
It depends on your kWh. 1,000 kWh costs $152.52 on the Tampa Electric standard residential rate in November 2026, before taxes. The average Tampa Electric home used 1,117 kWh a month and paid $193.55 in 2025.
Does Tampa tax electricity?
The City of Tampa public service tax on electricity is 10%.
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