Electricity rates in Cortez, FL
Cortez (4,241 people, Manatee County) is served by Florida Power & Light Co.. Homes on Florida Power & Light Co. pay about 14.69¢/kWh, 5% less than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Cortez
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
Power outages in Manatee County right now
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Outage history in Manatee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,681 | 87 |
| Days with outages | 92 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 220,455 (82.8%) | 18,963 (7.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-08-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,681 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bradenton Beach 14.7¢
- Holmes Beach 14.7¢
- Longboat Key 14.7¢
- West Bradenton 14.7¢
- Anna Maria 14.7¢
- South Bradenton 14.7¢
- Bayshore Gardens 14.7¢
- Bradenton 14.7¢
- Palmetto 14.7¢
- West Samoset 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 34215
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cortez?
Most homes in Cortez 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Cortez?
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 Cortez, FL?
Florida Power & Light Co. serves Cortez.
How often does the power go out in Cortez?
In 2025, customers in Manatee County averaged 87 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-07, when 18,963 customers (7.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.