How City of Tallahassee compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Tallahassee, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Tallahassee (this page) | 13.60 | 106,946 | — | — |
| Talquin Electric Coop, Inc | 14.85 | 53,881 | +1.25 | +$135 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 16.63 | 1,793,067 | +3.03 | +$327 |
2 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Tallahassee. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Tallahassee 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 | 13.03 | 13.60 | +4.3% |
| Residential customers | 101,063 | 106,946 | +5.8% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Tallahassee bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — City of Tallahassee customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: floridapsc.com.
Counties served (FL, EIA-861 2024)
Leon
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Tallahassee more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- City of Tallahassee customers paid an average 13.60 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% below the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Tallahassee?
- 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 Tallahassee have?
- 106,946 residential customers in Florida in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.