Electricity rates in Archer, FL
Archer (1,173 people, Alachua County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Florida pay about 17.48¢/kWh, 14% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Archer
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $173 | 174K | 205 |
| Central Florida Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.38¢ | $161 | 33K | 134 |
Power outages in Alachua County right now
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Outage history in Alachua County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,122 | 54 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 89,495 (40.9%) | 7,505 (3.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,122 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Bronson 17.5¢
- Bronson 17.5¢
- Newberry 14.2¢
- Williston 14.7¢
- Williston Highlands 17.5¢
- Gainesville 14.9¢
- Alachua 14.2¢
- Trenton 17.5¢
- Chiefland 17.5¢
- High Springs 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 32618
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Archer?
Most homes in Archer 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Archer: Clay Electric Cooperative (14.16¢), Central Florida Electric Co-op (15.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Archer?
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 Archer, FL?
3 utilities serve Archer's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Clay Electric Cooperative, Central Florida Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Archer?
In 2025, customers in Alachua County averaged 54 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-03, when 7,505 customers (3.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.