Electricity rates in Lake City, FL
Lake City (12,161 people, Columbia County) is served by 5 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 Lake City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
| Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.75¢ | $198 | 26K | 212 |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $173 | 174K | 205 |
| Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.14¢ | $185 | 11K | 479 |
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
Power outages in Columbia County right now
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Outage history in Columbia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 5,044 | 139 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 34,768 (90.2%) | 5,672 (14.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-12-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (5,044 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Five Points 14.7¢
- Watertown 14.7¢
- Wellborn 14.7¢
- Live Oak 14.7¢
- High Springs 14.2¢
- Jasper 17.5¢
- Macclenny 14.7¢
- Alachua 14.2¢
- Mayo 17.5¢
- Starke 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 32024, 32025, 32055, 32056
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake City?
Most homes in Lake City 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 Lake City: Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op (17.75¢), Clay Electric Cooperative (14.16¢), Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. (14.14¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake City?
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 Lake City, FL?
5 utilities serve Lake City's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op, Clay Electric Cooperative, Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp., Duke Energy Florida. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lake City?
In 2025, customers in Columbia County averaged 2 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-07, when 5,672 customers (14.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.