Sumter Electric Coop, Inc residential customers paid an average of 13.09¢/kWh in 2024 —
7% below the Florida average of 14.14¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 228,855 residential customers across 7 FL counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Ocala (12.11¢), works out about $105/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Sumter Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Sumter Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Ocala | 12.11 | 45,171 | -0.98 | -$105 |
| Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 12.35 | 229,375 | -0.74 | -$80 |
| City of Leesburg | 12.93 | 24,482 | -0.16 | -$17 |
| Sumter Electric Coop, Inc (this page) | 13.09 | 228,855 | — | — |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc | 13.09 | 171,179 | +0.01 | +$1 |
| Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc | 13.62 | 32,771 | +0.53 | +$58 |
| Tampa Electric Co | 14.67 | 757,280 | +1.58 | +$171 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 16.63 | 1,793,067 | +3.54 | +$382 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Sumter Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Sumter 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 Sumter Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Sumter Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | City of Ocala | 12.11 | +$105 |
| Citrus | Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 12.35 | +$80 |
| Hernando | Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 12.35 | +$80 |
| Pasco | Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 12.35 | +$80 |
| Sumter | Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 12.35 | +$80 |
| Lake | City of Leesburg | 12.93 | +$17 |
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 | 13.04 | 13.09 | +0.4% |
| Residential customers | 218,869 | 228,855 | +4.6% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Florida electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Sumter Electric Coop bill
Florida is a regulated retail market — Sumter 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)
Citrus · Hernando · Lake · Levy · Marion · Pasco · Sumter
Head-to-head comparisons
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC vs Sumter Electric Coop, Inc
- Tampa Electric Co vs Sumter Electric Coop, Inc
- Withlacoochee River Elec Coop vs Sumter Electric Coop, Inc
- Sumter Electric Coop, Inc vs Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Sumter Electric Coop, Inc more expensive than other Florida utilities?
- Sumter Electric Coop, Inc customers paid an average 13.09 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% below the Florida volume-weighted average of 14.14 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Sumter 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 Sumter Electric Coop, Inc have?
- 228,855 residential customers in Florida in 2024 across 7 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
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.