Gainesville Regional Utilities residential customers paid an average of 14.87¢/kWh in 2024 —
5% above the Florida average of 14.14¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 92,968 residential customers across 1 FL county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Clay Electric Cooperative (13.09¢), works out about $192/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Gainesville Regional Utilities compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Gainesville Regional Utilities, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc | 13.09 | 171,179 | -1.78 | -$192 |
| Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc | 13.62 | 32,771 | -1.25 | -$135 |
| Florida Power & Light (FPL) | 13.71 | 5,236,277 | -1.16 | -$126 |
| Gainesville Regional Utilities (this page) | 14.87 | 92,968 | — | — |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 16.63 | 1,793,067 | +1.76 | +$190 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Gainesville Regional Utilities. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Gainesville Regional Utilities customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Gainesville Regional Utilities customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Gainesville Regional Utilities premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua | Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc | 13.09 | +$192 |
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 | 16.99 | 14.87 | -12.5% |
| Residential customers | 92,308 | 92,968 | +0.7% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Gainesville Regional Utilities bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — Gainesville Regional Utilities customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: floridapsc.com.
Counties served (FL, EIA-861 2024)
Alachua
Head-to-head comparisons
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) vs Gainesville Regional Utilities
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs Gainesville Regional Utilities
- Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc vs Gainesville Regional Utilities
Questions people ask
- Is Gainesville Regional Utilities more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- Gainesville Regional Utilities customers paid an average 14.87 cents/kWh in 2024 — 5% above the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Gainesville Regional Utilities?
- 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 Gainesville Regional Utilities have?
- 92,968 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.