How Lee County Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Lee County Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Keys El Coop Assn, Inc | 12.94 | 28,815 | -0.59 | -$64 |
| Lee County Electric Coop, Inc (this page) | 13.54 | 231,142 | — | — |
| Florida Power & Light (FPL) | 13.71 | 5,236,277 | +0.17 | +$18 |
| Utility Board of the City of Key West, F | 14.03 | 27,264 | +0.49 | +$53 |
| Glades Electric Coop, Inc | 16.59 | 14,456 | +3.05 | +$329 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Lee County Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Lee County Electric Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Lee County Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Lee County Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | Florida Keys El Coop Assn, Inc | 12.94 | +$64 |
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 | 14.52 | 13.54 | -6.8% |
| Residential customers | 222,698 | 231,142 | +3.8% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Lee County Electric Coop bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — Lee County Electric Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: floridapsc.com.
Counties served (FL, EIA-861 2024)
Broward · Charlotte · Collier · Hendry · Lee · Monroe
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Lee County Electric Coop, Inc more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- Lee County Electric Coop, Inc customers paid an average 13.54 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% below the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Lee County Electric Coop, 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 Lee County Electric Coop, Inc have?
- 231,142 residential customers in Florida in 2024 across 6 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.