Florida Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Florida is 14.99¢/kWh (the 15th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $217.28, per EIA data. That rate is 3.2¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 15.77 | 192.64 | 1221 |
| October 2025 | 15.72 | 170.62 | 1086 |
| November 2025 | 15.79 | 135.01 | 855 |
| December 2025 | 15.04 | 133.16 | 885 |
| January 2026 | 15.92 | 154.73 | 972 |
| February 2026 | 15.80 | 156.39 | 990 |
| March 2026 | 15.37 | 138.38 | 900 |
| April 2026 | 15.61 | 143.30 | 918 |
| May 2026 | 15.17 | 169.01 | 1114 |
| June 2026 | 15.10 | 195.15 | 1293 |
| July 2026 | 15.03 | 221.97 | 1477 |
| August 2026 | 14.99 | 217.28 | 1449 |
Florida vs the U.S. average
| Florida | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 14.99¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $217.28 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1449 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | −2.2% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +26.6% | +30.5% |
Florida's average residential rate of 14.99¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 15th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved −2.2% (Florida) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +26.6% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1449 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Florida's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Florida
Average effective rates and bills for Florida's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | 14.90 | 217.92 | 1,463 | 5,434,323 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 15.18 | 201.06 | 1,325 | 1,849,632 |
| Tampa Electric Co | 16.39 | 223.54 | 1,364 | 779,891 |
| JEA | 14.34 | 196.81 | 1,373 | 484,753 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Florida rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Florida's average rate of 14.99¢/kWh is about $149.90. The state's actual average usage is 1449 kWh/month, which is what produces the $217.28 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Florida gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.