Electricity rates in Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral (175,229 people, Lee 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 Cape Coral
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
| Lee County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.34¢ | $169 | 237K | 58 |
Power outages in Lee County right now
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Outage history in Lee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,249 | 74 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 273,470 (43.5%) | 70,665 (11.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-04-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,249 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- McGregor 14.7¢
- Iona 14.7¢
- Harlem Heights 14.7¢
- Cypress Lake 14.7¢
- Whiskey Creek 14.7¢
- Pine Manor 14.7¢
- Villas 14.7¢
- Lochmoor Waterway Estates 14.7¢
- Punta Rassa 14.7¢
- Fort Myers Beach 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 33904, 33909, 33910, 33914, 33915, 33990, 33991, 33993
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cape Coral?
Most homes in Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral: Lee County Electric Co-op (14.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cape Coral?
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 Cape Coral, FL?
2 utilities serve Cape Coral's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Lee County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cape Coral?
In 2025, customers in Lee County averaged 74 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-15, when 70,665 customers (11.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.