Electricity rates in Hawthorne, FL
Hawthorne (1,492 people, Alachua County) is served by 4 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 Hawthorne
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Sumter Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.13¢ | $153 | 240K | 69 |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $173 | 174K | 205 |
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
- Interlachen 14.2¢
- Citra 17.5¢
- Keystone Heights 14.7¢
- Waldo 14.7¢
- Gainesville 14.9¢
- Alachua 14.2¢
- Starke 14.7¢
- Williston 14.7¢
- Silver Springs 17.5¢
- Archer 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 32640
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hawthorne?
Most homes in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne: Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢), Sumter Electric Co-op (15.13¢), Clay Electric Cooperative (14.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hawthorne?
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 Hawthorne, FL?
4 utilities serve Hawthorne's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Duke Energy Florida, Sumter Electric Co-op, Clay Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hawthorne?
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.