Electricity rates in Forest City, FL
Forest City (13,854 people, Seminole 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 Forest City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Orlando Utilities Comm | Municipal utility | 13.35¢ | $130 | 255K | 37 |
| Sumter Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.13¢ | $153 | 240K | 69 |
Power outages in Seminole County right now
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Outage history in Seminole County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,098 | 100 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 90,312 (44.8%) | 3,267 (1.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-06-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,098 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wekiwa Springs 17.5¢
- Lockhart 17.5¢
- South Apopka 17.5¢
- Apopka 17.5¢
- Altamonte Springs 17.5¢
- Clarcona 17.5¢
- Eatonville 13.3¢
- Maitland 13.3¢
- Fern Park 17.5¢
- Fairview Shores 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 32703, 32714, 32810
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest City?
Most homes in Forest City 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 Forest City: Orlando Utilities Comm (13.35¢), Sumter Electric Co-op (15.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forest City?
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 Forest City, FL?
3 utilities serve Forest City's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Orlando Utilities Comm, Sumter Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Forest City?
In 2025, customers in Seminole County averaged 100 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-06, when 3,267 customers (1.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.