JEA residential customers paid an average of 12.43¢/kWh in 2024 —
12% below the Florida average of 14.14¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 470,564 residential customers across 4 FL counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Beaches Energy Services (12.38¢), works out about $5/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How JEA compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs JEA, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches Energy Services | 12.38 | 30,358 | -0.05 | -$5 |
| JEA (this page) | 12.43 | 470,564 | — | — |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc | 13.09 | 171,179 | +0.67 | +$72 |
| Florida Power & Light (FPL) | 13.71 | 5,236,277 | +1.28 | +$138 |
| Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp | 13.95 | 11,088 | +1.52 | +$164 |
| Florida Public Utilities Co | 18.01 | 25,560 | +5.59 | +$604 |
5 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with JEA. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than JEA customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where JEA customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | JEA premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duval | Beaches Energy Services | 12.38 | +$5 |
| St Johns | Beaches Energy Services | 12.38 | +$5 |
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 | 13.21 | 12.43 | -5.9% |
| Residential customers | 455,609 | 470,564 | +3.3% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a JEA bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — JEA customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: floridapsc.com.
Counties served (FL, EIA-861 2024)
Clay · Duval · Nassau · St Johns
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is JEA more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- JEA customers paid an average 12.43 cents/kWh in 2024 — 12% below the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from JEA?
- 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 JEA have?
- 470,564 residential customers in Florida in 2024 across 4 counties, 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.