Electricity rates in Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Eglin Air Force Base (2,274 people, Okaloosa County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Choctawhatche Electric Co-op pay about 14.18¢/kWh, 8% less than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Eglin Air Force Base
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatche Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.18¢ | $170 | 59K | 88 |
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
Power outages in Okaloosa County right now
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Outage history in Okaloosa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 190 | 108 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,994 (10.7%) | 6,218 (4.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-21 | 2025-08-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (190 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eglin Village 14.2¢
- Lake Lorraine 14.2¢
- Ocean City 14.2¢
- Valparaiso 14.2¢
- Fort Walton Beach 14.2¢
- Wright 14.2¢
- Destin 14.7¢
- Niceville 14.2¢
- Mary Esther 14.2¢
- Miramar Beach 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 32547, 32579, 32580
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Eglin Air Force Base?
Most homes in Eglin Air Force Base get power from Choctawhatche Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.18¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Eglin Air Force Base: Florida Power & Light Co. (14.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Eglin Air Force Base?
About $170 a month, based on 1,202 kWh a month (the average for Choctawhatche Electric Co-op customers) at 14.18¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Eglin Air Force Base, FL?
2 utilities serve Eglin Air Force Base's ZIP codes: Choctawhatche Electric Co-op, Florida Power & Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Eglin Air Force Base?
In 2025, customers in Okaloosa County averaged 108 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-01, when 6,218 customers (4.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.