How FPL compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs FPL, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Smyrna Beach City of | 10.92 | 27,879 | -2.78 | -$301 |
| City of Homestead | 12.29 | 26,052 | -1.41 | -$153 |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | 12.35 | 57,589 | -1.36 | -$147 |
| Beaches Energy Services | 12.38 | 30,358 | -1.32 | -$143 |
| JEA | 12.43 | 470,564 | -1.28 | -$138 |
| City of Lake Worth Beach | 12.60 | 24,475 | -1.11 | -$120 |
| Fort Pierce Utilities Authority | 12.62 | 24,444 | -1.09 | -$118 |
| Florida Keys El Coop Assn, Inc | 12.94 | 28,815 | -0.76 | -$82 |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc | 13.09 | 171,179 | -0.61 | -$66 |
| Kissimmee Utility Authority | 13.22 | 79,281 | -0.49 | -$53 |
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc | 13.23 | 57,070 | -0.47 | -$51 |
| Florida Power & Light (FPL) (this page) | 13.71 | 5,236,277 | — | — |
25 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with FPL. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than FPL customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where FPL customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | FPL premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | City of Bartow | 10.83 | +$311 |
| Volusia | New Smyrna Beach City of | 10.92 | +$301 |
| Orange | Central Florida Tourism Oversight District | 11.47 | +$241 |
| Osceola | Central Florida Tourism Oversight District | 11.47 | +$241 |
| Miami Dade | City of Homestead | 12.29 | +$153 |
| Brevard | Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | 12.35 | +$147 |
| DeSoto | Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | 12.35 | +$147 |
| Hardee | Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | 12.35 | +$147 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 43 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 15.01 | 13.71 | -8.7% |
| Residential customers | 5,147,906 | 5,236,277 | +1.7% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a FPL bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — FPL 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 · Bay · Bradford · Brevard · Broward · Charlotte · Clay · Collier · Columbia · DeSoto · Duval · Escambia · Flagler · Glades · Hardee · Hendry · Highlands · Holmes · Indian River · Jackson · Lee · Manatee · Martin · Miami Dade · Monroe · Nassau · Okaloosa · Okeechobee · Orange · Osceola · Palm Beach · Putnam · Santa Rosa · Sarasota · Seminole · St Johns · St Lucie · Suwannee · Union · Volusia · Walton · Washington
Head-to-head comparisons
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Duke Energy Florida, LLC
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs JEA
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Orlando Utilities Comm
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Lee County Electric Coop, Inc
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Gainesville Regional Utilities
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Kissimmee Utility Authority
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Peace River Electric Coop, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Florida Power & Light (FPL) more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) customers paid an average 13.71 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% below the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Florida Power & Light (FPL)?
- 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 Florida Power & Light (FPL) have?
- 5,236,277 residential customers in Florida in 2024 across 43 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.