Electricity rates in Bee Ridge, FL
Bee Ridge (9,598 people, Sarasota County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Florida Power & Light Co. pay about 14.69¢/kWh, 5% less than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Bee Ridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
| Peace River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.96¢ | $153 | 62K | 155 |
Power outages in Sarasota County right now
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Outage history in Sarasota County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,193 | 82 |
| Days with outages | 89 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 255,131 (82.1%) | 4,975 (1.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-10-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,193 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Gate Ridge 14.7¢
- Sarasota Springs 14.7¢
- Ridge Wood Heights 14.7¢
- Southgate 14.7¢
- Lake Sarasota 14.7¢
- Gulf Gate Estates 14.7¢
- South Sarasota 14.7¢
- Fruitville 14.7¢
- Siesta Key 14.7¢
- Vamo 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 34233, 34238, 34249
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bee Ridge?
Most homes in Bee Ridge get power from Florida Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bee Ridge: Peace River Electric Co-op (12.96¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bee Ridge?
About $163 a month, based on 1,111 kWh a month (the average for Florida Power & Light Co. customers) at 14.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bee Ridge, FL?
2 utilities serve Bee Ridge's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Peace River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bee Ridge?
In 2025, customers in Sarasota County averaged 82 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-26, when 4,975 customers (1.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.