Electricity rates in Fort Myers Shores, FL
Fort Myers Shores (5,487 people, Lee County) is served by 3 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 Fort Myers Shores
| 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 |
| Glades Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.45¢ | $201 | 15K | 427 |
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
- Olga 14.7¢
- Buckingham 14.3¢
- Tice 14.7¢
- Suncoast Estates 14.7¢
- Alva 14.7¢
- Fort Myers 14.7¢
- North Fort Myers 14.7¢
- Gateway 14.3¢
- Palmona Park 14.7¢
- Lehigh Acres 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 33905, 33920, 33971
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Myers Shores?
Most homes in Fort Myers Shores 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 Fort Myers Shores: Lee County Electric Co-op (14.34¢), Glades Electric Co-op (18.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Myers Shores?
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 Fort Myers Shores, FL?
3 utilities serve Fort Myers Shores's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Lee County Electric Co-op, Glades Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Myers Shores?
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.