Electricity rates in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville (145,214 people, Alachua County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Gainesville Regional Utilities pay about 14.87¢/kWh, 3% less than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Gainesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Regional Utilities | Municipal utility | 14.87¢ | $119 | 93K | 37 |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $173 | 174K | 205 |
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
Power outages in Alachua County right now
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Outage history in Alachua County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,122 | 54 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 89,495 (40.9%) | 7,505 (3.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,122 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Alachua 14.2¢
- Waldo 14.7¢
- Archer 17.5¢
- Hawthorne 14.7¢
- Newberry 14.2¢
- Williston 14.7¢
- Keystone Heights 14.7¢
- High Springs 14.2¢
- East Bronson 17.5¢
- Citra 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 32601, 32602, 32603, 32604, 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32610, 32611, 32612, 32614, 32627, 32635, 32641, 32653
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gainesville?
Most homes in Gainesville get power from Gainesville Regional Utilities, where residential customers pay an average of 14.87¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Gainesville: Clay Electric Cooperative (14.16¢), Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢), Florida Power & Light Co. (14.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gainesville?
About $119 a month, based on 798 kWh a month (the average for Gainesville Regional Utilities customers) at 14.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Gainesville, FL?
4 utilities serve Gainesville's ZIP codes: Gainesville Regional Utilities, Clay Electric Cooperative, Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gainesville?
In 2025, customers in Alachua County averaged 54 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-03, when 7,505 customers (3.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.