Electricity rates in Fort Pierce, FL
Fort Pierce (44,484 people, St. Lucie 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 Fort Pierce
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
| Fort Pierce Utilities Authority | Municipal utility | 13.46¢ | $117 | 25K | 59 |
Power outages in St. Lucie County right now
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Outage history in St. Lucie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 629 | 40 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 64,107 (28.9%) | 4,861 (2.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-01-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (629 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fort Pierce North 14.7¢
- Fort Pierce South 14.7¢
- White City 14.7¢
- Indian River Estates 14.7¢
- Lakewood Park 14.7¢
- River Park 14.7¢
- Florida Ridge 14.7¢
- South Beach 14.7¢
- Port Saint Lucie 14.7¢
- Hutchinson Island South 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 34945, 34946, 34947, 34948, 34949, 34950, 34951, 34954, 34979, 34981, 34982
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Pierce?
Most homes in Fort Pierce 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 Pierce: Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (13.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Pierce?
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 Pierce, FL?
2 utilities serve Fort Pierce's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Pierce?
In 2025, customers in St. Lucie County averaged 40 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-30, when 4,861 customers (2.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.