Florida Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Florida is 15.03¢/kWh (the 15th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $221.97, per EIA data. That rate is 3.3¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 15.37 | 221.97 | 1444 |
| September 2025 | 15.76 | 193.99 | 1231 |
| October 2025 | 15.70 | 171.91 | 1095 |
| November 2025 | 15.78 | 135.95 | 862 |
| December 2025 | 15.02 | 133.91 | 891 |
| January 2026 | 15.92 | 154.74 | 972 |
| February 2026 | 15.80 | 156.39 | 990 |
| March 2026 | 14.86 | 133.38 | 897 |
| April 2026 | 15.38 | 141.23 | 918 |
| May 2026 | 15.17 | 169.01 | 1114 |
| June 2026 | 15.10 | 195.15 | 1293 |
| July 2026 | 15.03 | 221.97 | 1477 |
Florida vs the U.S. average
| Florida | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 15.03¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $221.97 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1477 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | −0.5% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +27.6% | +32.4% |
Florida's average residential rate of 15.03¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 15th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved −0.5% (Florida) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +27.6% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1477 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Florida's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Florida
Average effective rates and bills for Florida's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | 14.69 | 217.73 | 1,482 | 5,427,883 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 15.17 | 213.83 | 1,409 | 1,846,971 |
| Tampa Electric Co | 18.50 | 270.26 | 1,460 | 779,299 |
| JEA | 14.34 | 210.06 | 1,465 | 484,486 |
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 15.03¢/kWh is about $150.30. The state's actual average usage is 1477 kWh/month, which is what produces the $221.97 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.