Electricity rates in Leesburg, FL
Leesburg (21,993 people, Lake 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 Leesburg
| 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 |
| City of Leesburg | Municipal utility | 13.70¢ | $133 | 25K | — |
Power outages in Lake County right now
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Outage history in Lake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,562 | 83 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 98,541 (49.4%) | 4,517 (2.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-03-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,562 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fruitland Park 17.5¢
- Silver Lake 17.5¢
- Yalaha 17.5¢
- Lady Lake 17.5¢
- Howey-in-the-Hills 17.5¢
- Tavares 17.5¢
- The Villages 15.1¢
- Wildwood 17.5¢
- Astatula 17.5¢
- Eustis 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 34748, 34749, 34788, 34789
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Leesburg?
Most homes in Leesburg 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 Leesburg: Sumter Electric Co-op (15.13¢), City of Leesburg (13.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Leesburg?
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 Leesburg, FL?
3 utilities serve Leesburg's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Sumter Electric Co-op, City of Leesburg. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Leesburg?
In 2025, customers in Lake County averaged 83 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-23, when 4,517 customers (2.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.