Electricity rates in Hernando, FL
Hernando (9,054 people, Citrus County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Florida pay about 17.48¢/kWh, 14% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Hernando
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Sumter Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.13¢ | $153 | 240K | 69 |
| Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.83¢ | $173 | 232K | 106 |
Power outages in Citrus County right now
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Outage history in Citrus County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,018 | 173 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 74 |
| Most customers out at once | 44,789 (55.1%) | 15,076 (18.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-01-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,018 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Inverness Highlands North 17.5¢
- Citrus Hills 17.5¢
- Inverness 17.5¢
- Beverly Hills 17.5¢
- Pine Ridge 17.5¢
- Black Diamond 17.5¢
- Inverness Highlands South 17.5¢
- Lecanto 17.5¢
- Citrus Springs 17.5¢
- Floral City 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 34441, 34442
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hernando?
Most homes in Hernando get power from Duke Energy Florida, where residential customers pay an average of 17.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hernando: Sumter Electric Co-op (15.13¢), Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op (13.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hernando?
About $176 a month, based on 1,009 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Florida customers) at 17.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hernando, FL?
3 utilities serve Hernando's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Sumter Electric Co-op, Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hernando?
In 2025, customers in Citrus County averaged 2 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 74 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-24, when 15,076 customers (18.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.