Average electricity cost in Florida
Average residential electricity rate and typical bill in Florida. Figures come from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2023 annual average.
15.21cents/kWh
- Typical use
- 1,107 kWh/mo
- Typical bill
- $168.37/mo
The U.S. average is 16.00 cents/kWh, so Florida sits 5% below it.
Florida's residential rate sits close to the national average. The state leans heavily on natural-gas generation, and fuel costs flow through to customers, so rates move with gas prices more than in states with large hydro or nuclear shares.
Year-round cooling and a large share of homes with electric heating push monthly usage well above the national average, so Florida households tend to see high bills even at an ordinary rate.
Florida Power & Light serves much of the state, with Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric, and several municipal utilities covering the rest, all regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission.
The electricity bill calculator opens with the Florida rate of 15.21 cents/kWh already filled in. Add your appliances and hours of use to see daily, monthly, and yearly costs.
EIA State Electricity Profiles, Florida, 2023 annual average.
Average residential sales per customer for Florida, derived from the same EIA dataset.
Released 2024-10-23; reviewed 2026-06-20.
National residential average over 855 kWh per month.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), State Electricity Profiles, Table 8. Sales to ultimate customers, revenue, and average price by sector (2023 annual average). Reviewed 2026-06-20. View the Florida profile.
- 1Start with the Florida residential rate: 15.21 cents/kWh, which is about 5% below the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh.
- 2Take the typical local usage: 1,107 kWh per month.
- 3Multiply usage by the rate: 1,107 kWh x $0.1521 = $168.37 per month.
- 4Scale to a year: $168.37 x 12 = about $2,020 per year before taxes and fixed fees.
This covers energy only. Your real bill also includes fixed charges, taxes, and any plan-specific rates, which is why running your own numbers matters.
What is the average electricity rate in Florida?
The average residential electricity rate in Florida is 15.21 cents per kWh, about 5% below the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh. That figure comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's State Electricity Profiles for 2023 annual average.
How much is a typical monthly electricity bill in Florida?
A Florida home using about 1,107 kWh a month pays roughly $168.37 for energy, or about $2,020 a year before taxes and fixed charges. Your own bill depends on your usage and plan.
Why is electricity priced the way it is in Florida?
Florida's residential rate sits close to the national average. The state leans heavily on natural-gas generation, and fuel costs flow through to customers, so rates move with gas prices more than in states with large hydro or nuclear shares.
Why does my Florida bill spike in summer?
Air conditioning runs almost continuously through the humid Florida summer, so kilowatt-hour usage climbs sharply from June through September. The rate stays roughly flat, so the bill increase is driven by how many kilowatt-hours you use, not by a higher price.