Why Florida electric bills are high
Florida's bill is a usage story. A Florida home used 1,097 kWh a month over Sep 2025–Aug 2026, about 25% more than the U.S. average of 875 kWh, while paying 15.41¢ per kWh, less than the national 18.04¢.[eia861m] Air conditioning runs most of the year, many homes have electric water heaters, ranges and dryers, and pool pumps add several hundred kWh a month where they run daily.
Compared with neighbouring Georgia ($163.92 a month at 15.17¢), Florida homes pay more for a similar climate. The 12-month average bill changed +2.3% from $165.16 a year earlier, with the price moving from 14.76¢ to 15.41¢.[eia861m]
FPL average bill vs Duke, TECO and JEA
Florida Power & Light serves about half the state's homes and had the lowest price of the big investor-owned utilities in 2024: 13.71¢ per kWh, an average of $154.70 a month for 1,129 kWh. Duke Energy Florida charged 16.63¢ ($170.34 a month) and Tampa Electric 14.67¢ ($165.79). JEA, Jacksonville's city utility, charged 12.43¢ ($132.51) and the Orlando Utilities Commission 15.24¢ ($149.91).[eia861]
| Utility | Service | Customers | kWh/mo | ¢/kWh | Bill/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | Full service | 5,236,277 | 1,129 | 13.71¢ | $154.70 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | Full service | 1,793,067 | 1,024 | 16.63¢ | $170.34 |
| Tampa Electric Co | Full service | 757,280 | 1,130 | 14.67¢ | $165.79 |
| JEA | Full service | 470,564 | 1,066 | 12.43¢ | $132.51 |
| Orlando Utilities Comm | Full service | 248,683 | 984 | 15.24¢ | $149.91 |
| Lee County Electric Coop, Inc | Full service | 231,142 | 1,177 | 13.54¢ | $159.34 |
| Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | Full service | 229,375 | 1,224 | 12.35¢ | $151.17 |
| Sumter Electric Coop, Inc | Full service | 228,855 | 1,023 | 13.09¢ | $133.83 |
Florida has no retail choice for homes; each address is served by one utility, city system or cooperative. As groups, investor-owned utilities averaged $159.46 a month, cooperatives $154.06 and municipal utilities $135.69.[eia861]
| Provider type | Customers | kWh/mo | ¢/kWh | Bill/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utilities, full service | 7,812,184 | 1,105 | 14.44¢ | $159.46 |
| Municipal utilities | 1,373,930 | 1,038 | 13.07¢ | $135.69 |
| Electric cooperatives | 1,219,674 | 1,155 | 13.34¢ | $154.06 |
| Rooftop solar third-party owners | 31,877 | 946 | 18.49¢ | $174.92 |
Average electric bill in Florida per month
Florida's summer runs from May into October, so the bill stays high for half the year: $221.97 at the peak in July 2026 (1,477 kWh) and $133.16 at the low in December 2025 (885 kWh).[eia861m] Even the cheapest month comes in winter, when homes need neither much cooling nor much heating.
Florida U.S. average
| Month | kWh | Bill | ¢/kWh | Year earlier | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,449 | $217.28 | 14.99¢ | $222.47 | −2.3% |
| July 2026 | 1,477 | $221.97 | 15.03¢ | $215.05 | +3.2% |
| June 2026 | 1,293 | $195.15 | 15.10¢ | $200.75 | −2.8% |
| May 2026 | 1,114 | $169.01 | 15.17¢ | $173.77 | −2.7% |
| April 2026 | 918 | $143.30 | 15.61¢ | $145.40 | −1.4% |
| March 2026 | 900 | $138.38 | 15.37¢ | $131.17 | +5.5% |
| February 2026 | 990 | $156.39 | 15.80¢ | $141.20 | +10.8% |
| January 2026 | 972 | $154.73 | 15.92¢ | $153.08 | +1.1% |
| December 2025 | 885 | $133.16 | 15.04¢ | $127.22 | +4.7% |
| November 2025 | 855 | $135.01 | 15.79¢ | $131.90 | +2.4% |
| October 2025 | 1,086 | $170.62 | 15.72¢ | $155.21 | +9.9% |
| September 2025 | 1,221 | $192.64 | 15.77¢ | $183.45 | +5.0% |
Lowering a Florida electric bill
- Thermostat and filter. Cooling is the largest load; each degree of setback in summer matters more here than in most states.
- Pool pump hours. A 1.5 kW pump run 8 hours a day uses about 360 kWh a month; the kWh calculator prices that at your rate.
- AC size and efficiency. Oversized systems short-cycle and leave humidity behind; check sizing with the HVAC size calculator and running cost with heat pump cost.
The national ranking is on average electric bill and the price ranking on electricity rates by state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electric bill in Florida?
$168.99 a month over Sep 2025–Aug 2026, for 1,097 kWh (EIA). In August 2026 it was $217.28.
What is the FPL average bill?
$154.70 a month in 2024 for 1,129 kWh at 13.71¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861).
Is a $300 electric bill high in Florida?
Yes for most homes: the state's highest monthly average was $221.97 (July 2026). A $300 bill usually means well above 1,477 kWh, a large home, a pool or an inefficient AC.
Can I choose my electric company in Florida?
No. Florida homes buy from the utility, city system or co-op that serves their address.