Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc residential customers paid an average of 13.23¢/kWh in 2024 —
6% below the Florida average of 14.14¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 57,070 residential customers across 4 FL counties.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of West Florida El Coop Assn (16.36¢) pay about $338/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Choctawhatche Elec Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Choctawhatche Elec Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc (this page) | 13.23 | 57,070 | — | — |
| Florida Power & Light (FPL) | 13.71 | 5,236,277 | +0.47 | +$51 |
| Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc | 14.67 | 21,220 | +1.44 | +$155 |
| Escambia River Elec Coop, Inc | 15.27 | 11,914 | +2.04 | +$220 |
| West Florida El Coop Assn, Inc | 16.36 | 26,357 | +3.12 | +$338 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Choctawhatche Elec Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Choctawhatche Elec Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.99 | 13.23 | +1.9% |
| Residential customers | 54,813 | 57,070 | +4.1% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Choctawhatche Elec Coop bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — Choctawhatche Elec Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: floridapsc.com.
Counties served (FL, EIA-861 2024)
Holmes · Okaloosa · Santa Rosa · Walton
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc customers paid an average 13.23 cents/kWh in 2024 — 6% below the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Florida has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (floridapsc.com).
- How many customers does Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc have?
- 57,070 residential customers in Florida in 2024 across 4 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.