Electricity rates in Lakeland, FL
Lakeland (104,401 people, Polk County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Lakeland pay about 11.85¢/kWh, 23% less than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Lakeland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lakeland | Municipal utility | 11.85¢ | $137 | 123K | 63 |
| Tampa Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.21¢ | $203 | 769K | 112 |
| 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 Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,058 | 140 |
| Days with outages | 91 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 209,976 (66.9%) | 13,566 (4.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-07-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,058 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Crystal Lake 11.8¢
- Combee Settlement 11.8¢
- Winston 11.8¢
- Medulla 11.8¢
- Gibsonia 18.2¢
- Lakeland Highlands 18.2¢
- Fussels Corner 11.8¢
- Highland City 11.8¢
- Kathleen 18.2¢
- Fuller Heights 18.2¢
ZIP codes: 33801, 33802, 33803, 33804, 33805, 33806, 33807, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813, 33815
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lakeland?
Most homes in Lakeland get power from City of Lakeland, where residential customers pay an average of 11.85¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lakeland: Tampa Electric Co. (18.21¢), Sumter Electric Co-op (15.13¢), Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op (13.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lakeland?
About $137 a month, based on 1,160 kWh a month (the average for City of Lakeland customers) at 11.85¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lakeland, FL?
4 utilities serve Lakeland's ZIP codes: City of Lakeland, Tampa Electric Co., 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 Lakeland?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 2 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-14, when 13,566 customers (4.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.