Side by side (FL, EIA-861)
| Metric | Sumter Electric Coop, Inc | Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 average price, ¢/kWh | 13.09 | 13.09 |
| 2023 average price, ¢/kWh | 13.04 | 12.55 |
| Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr | $1,414 | $1,414 |
| Residential customers (2024) | 228,855 | 171,179 |
| Ownership | Co-op | Co-op |
| Counties served in FL | 7 | 15 |
Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Sumter Electric Coop, Inc · Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc · Florida overview.
Where the territories meet
Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Lake · Levy · Marion counties (FL, 2024).
Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.
Can you actually choose between them?
No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Sumter Electric Coop, Inc and Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc do not compete for the same meters. Florida is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (floridapsc.com). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.
Questions people ask
- Is Sumter Electric Coop, Inc cheaper than Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc?
- They were effectively tied in 2024: Sumter Electric Coop, Inc averaged 13.09 cents/kWh and Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc 13.09 (EIA-861) — less than $5 per year apart at 10,800 kWh.
- Can I switch from Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc to Sumter Electric Coop, Inc?
- No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Florida has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.