Electricity rates in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach (21,817 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 Fort Walton Beach
| 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
- Ocean City 14.2¢
- Wright 14.2¢
- Mary Esther 14.2¢
- Lake Lorraine 14.2¢
- Eglin Air Force Base 14.2¢
- Eglin Village 14.2¢
- Destin 14.7¢
- Valparaiso 14.2¢
- Niceville 14.2¢
- Navarre 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 32547, 32548, 32549
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Walton Beach?
Most homes in Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach: Florida Power & Light Co. (14.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Walton Beach?
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 Fort Walton Beach, FL?
2 utilities serve Fort Walton Beach'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 Fort Walton Beach?
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.