City of Lakeland residential customers paid an average of 11.40¢/kWh in 2024 —
19% below the Florida average of 14.14¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 121,604 residential customers across 1 FL county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Bartow (10.83¢), works out about $62/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Lakeland compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Lakeland, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bartow | 10.83 | 11,613 | -0.57 | -$62 |
| City of Lakeland (this page) | 11.40 | 121,604 | — | — |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | 12.35 | 57,589 | +0.95 | +$102 |
| Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 12.35 | 229,375 | +0.95 | +$102 |
| Tampa Electric Co | 14.67 | 757,280 | +3.27 | +$353 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 16.63 | 1,793,067 | +5.23 | +$564 |
5 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Lakeland. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Lakeland customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where City of Lakeland customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Lakeland premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | City of Bartow | 10.83 | +$62 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.26 | 11.40 | -7.0% |
| Residential customers | 118,281 | 121,604 | +2.8% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Lakeland bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — City of Lakeland customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: floridapsc.com.
Counties served (FL, EIA-861 2024)
Polk
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs City of Lakeland
- Tampa Electric Co vs City of Lakeland
- Withlacoochee River Elec Coop vs City of Lakeland
- City of Lakeland vs Peace River Electric Coop, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is City of Lakeland more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- City of Lakeland customers paid an average 11.40 cents/kWh in 2024 — 19% below the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Lakeland?
- 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 City of Lakeland have?
- 121,604 residential customers in Florida in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
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.