What drives electric bills in Florida
Residential electricity in Florida averaged 15.3¢ per kWh in January–July 2026, up 1.8% from 15.0¢ in the same months a year earlier (the U.S. average went up 6.9%). In July 2026, the latest month available, it was 15.0¢. The typical home here used 1,104 kWh a month in 2024, 28% more than the U.S. average, so how much power you use matters as much as the price.
- Air conditioning nearly year-round. In much of the state, cooling is the biggest part of the bill for eight or more months a year.
- Fuel and storm charges. Florida generates most of its electricity from natural gas, and fuel costs are passed through to customers. After hurricanes, utilities add storm-restoration charges to recover repair costs.
- Electric water heaters and pool pumps. Most Florida homes have an electric water heater, and many run a pool pump for hours every day.
Who supplies your power
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the largest utility. Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities serve other regions, along with city utilities such as JEA in Jacksonville and OUC in Orlando, and many co-ops.
Ways to pay less in Florida
- Set the thermostat to 78°F when home, use ceiling fans so you feel cooler, and have the A/C coil cleaned. In Florida, cooling is almost always the biggest savings.
- If you have a pool, a variable-speed pump can cut its cost by more than half. Many Florida utilities offer rebates on them.
For example, a 1,500 W space heater running 8 hours a day costs about $56 a month at Florida prices. Check what your appliances cost to run in Florida.
Help paying your bill in Florida
- LIHEAP: Florida’s program helps with heating and, importantly, cooling bills, including a crisis component during heat waves. It’s run by local agencies.
- Budget billing: FPL, Duke, TECO and most other utilities offer budget billing, which evens out the large difference between summer and winter bills.
Statewide help is in addition to the federal programs, such as LIHEAP and weatherization, that the bill checker above lists. Call 211 to find the agency that handles them near you.
Is solar worth it in Florida?
A typical 7 kW rooftop system in Florida produces roughly 9,800 kWh a year, about 74% of what an average home here uses. At the state’s average price of 15.3¢, that power is worth about $1,499 a year. What you actually save depends on your roof, the price you pay for the system, the 30% federal tax credit rules in effect when you buy, and how your utility credits the power you send to the grid. Get at least three quotes before you decide.
How Florida compares with nearby states
| State | Price per kWh | kWh a month | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15.3¢ | 1,104 | $169 |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | 1,074 | $165 |
| Alabama | 16.5¢ | 1,143 | $189 |
| U.S. average | 18.2¢ | 863 | $157 |
Price: average residential price, January–July 2026, U.S. Energy Information Administration (Electric Power Monthly, tables 5.6.A and 5.6.B). Usage: average monthly consumption per home, 2024, EIA form EIA-861. Typical bill = typical usage × current average price. Solar output is a rough estimate for a south-facing roof.