How Duke Energy Florida compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Duke Energy Florida, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bartow | 10.83 | 11,613 | -5.80 | -$626 |
| New Smyrna Beach City of | 10.92 | 27,879 | -5.71 | -$616 |
| City of Lakeland | 11.40 | 121,604 | -5.23 | -$564 |
| City of Ocala | 12.11 | 45,171 | -4.52 | -$488 |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | 12.35 | 57,589 | -4.28 | -$462 |
| Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 12.35 | 229,375 | -4.28 | -$462 |
| City of Leesburg | 12.93 | 24,482 | -3.70 | -$400 |
| Sumter Electric Coop, Inc | 13.09 | 228,855 | -3.54 | -$382 |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc | 13.09 | 171,179 | -3.54 | -$382 |
| Kissimmee Utility Authority | 13.22 | 79,281 | -3.41 | -$368 |
| City of Tallahassee | 13.60 | 106,946 | -3.03 | -$327 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC (this page) | 16.63 | 1,793,067 | — | — |
22 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Duke Energy Florida. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Duke Energy Florida customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Duke Energy Florida customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Duke Energy Florida premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | City of Bartow | 10.83 | +$626 |
| Polk | City of Bartow | 10.83 | +$626 |
| Volusia | New Smyrna Beach City of | 10.92 | +$616 |
| Orange | Central Florida Tourism Oversight District | 11.47 | +$557 |
| Osceola | Central Florida Tourism Oversight District | 11.47 | +$557 |
| Marion | City of Ocala | 12.11 | +$488 |
| Brevard | Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | 12.35 | +$462 |
| Citrus | Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 12.35 | +$462 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 32 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 18.05 | 16.63 | -7.9% |
| Residential customers | 1,753,585 | 1,793,067 | +2.3% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Duke Energy Florida bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — Duke Energy Florida customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: floridapsc.com.
Counties served (FL, EIA-861 2024)
Alachua · Bay · Brevard · Citrus · Columbia · Dixie · Flagler · Franklin · Gilchrist · Gulf · Hamilton · Hernando · Highlands · Hillsborough · Jefferson · Lafayette · Lake · Leon · Levy · Madison · Marion · Orange · Osceola · Pasco · Pinellas · Polk · Seminole · Sumter · Suwannee · Taylor · Volusia · Wakulla
Head-to-head comparisons
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Duke Energy Florida, LLC
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs Tampa Electric Co
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs Orlando Utilities Comm
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs Withlacoochee River Elec Coop
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs Sumter Electric Coop, Inc
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs City of Lakeland
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs City of Tallahassee
Questions people ask
- Is Duke Energy Florida, LLC more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC customers paid an average 16.63 cents/kWh in 2024 — 18% above the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Duke Energy Florida, LLC?
- 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 Duke Energy Florida, LLC have?
- 1,793,067 residential customers in Florida in 2024 across 32 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.