Electricity rates in Alturas, FL
Alturas (4,185 people, Polk County) is served by Duke Energy Florida. Homes on Duke Energy Florida pay about 17.48¢/kWh, 14% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Alturas
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,058 | 140 |
| Days with outages | 91 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 209,976 (66.9%) | 13,566 (4.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-07-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,058 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wahneta 17.5¢
- Eagle Lake 18.2¢
- Bartow 11.8¢
- Lake Wales 17.5¢
- Crooked Lake Park 17.5¢
- Cypress Gardens 17.5¢
- Eloise 18.2¢
- Fort Meade 17.5¢
- Winter Haven 18.2¢
- Jan-Phyl Village 18.2¢
ZIP codes: 33820
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Alturas?
Most homes in Alturas get power from Duke Energy Florida, where residential customers pay an average of 17.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Alturas?
About $176 a month, based on 1,009 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Florida customers) at 17.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Alturas, FL?
Duke Energy Florida serves Alturas.
How often does the power go out in Alturas?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 2 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-14, when 13,566 customers (4.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.