Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc residential customers paid an average of 13.09¢/kWh in 2024 —
7% below the Florida average of 14.14¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 171,179 residential customers across 15 FL counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, New Smyrna Beach City of (10.92¢), works out about $234/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Clay Electric Cooperative compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Clay Electric Cooperative, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Smyrna Beach City of | 10.92 | 27,879 | -2.17 | -$234 |
| City of Ocala | 12.11 | 45,171 | -0.98 | -$106 |
| Beaches Energy Services | 12.38 | 30,358 | -0.71 | -$77 |
| JEA | 12.43 | 470,564 | -0.67 | -$72 |
| City of Leesburg | 12.93 | 24,482 | -0.17 | -$18 |
| Sumter Electric Coop, Inc | 13.09 | 228,855 | -0.01 | -$1 |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc (this page) | 13.09 | 171,179 | — | — |
| Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc | 13.62 | 32,771 | +0.53 | +$57 |
| Florida Power & Light (FPL) | 13.71 | 5,236,277 | +0.61 | +$66 |
| Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp | 13.95 | 11,088 | +0.85 | +$92 |
| Gainesville Regional Utilities | 14.87 | 92,968 | +1.78 | +$192 |
| Suwannee Valley Elec Coop Inc | 15.00 | 25,934 | +1.90 | +$206 |
12 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Clay Electric Cooperative. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Clay Electric Cooperative customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Clay Electric Cooperative customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Clay Electric Cooperative premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia | New Smyrna Beach City of | 10.92 | +$234 |
| Marion | City of Ocala | 12.11 | +$106 |
| Duval | Beaches Energy Services | 12.38 | +$77 |
| Clay | JEA | 12.43 | +$72 |
| Lake | City of Leesburg | 12.93 | +$18 |
| Levy | Sumter Electric Coop, Inc | 13.09 | +$1 |
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 | 12.55 | 13.09 | +4.4% |
| Residential customers | 168,185 | 171,179 | +1.8% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Clay Electric Cooperative bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — Clay Electric Cooperative customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: floridapsc.com.
Counties served (FL, EIA-861 2024)
Alachua · Baker · Bradford · Clay · Columbia · Duval · Flagler · Gilchrist · Lake · Levy · Marion · Putnam · Suwannee · Union · Volusia
Head-to-head comparisons
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc
- JEA vs Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc
- Sumter Electric Coop, Inc vs Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc
- Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc vs Gainesville Regional Utilities
Questions people ask
- Is Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc customers paid an average 13.09 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% below the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Clay Electric Cooperative, 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 Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc have?
- 171,179 residential customers in Florida in 2024 across 15 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.