Electricity rates in Melbourne, FL
Melbourne (84,678 people, Brevard County) is served by 2 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 Melbourne
| 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 |
Power outages in Brevard County right now
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Outage history in Brevard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 734 | 97 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 119,276 (35.3%) | 11,902 (3.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-07-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (734 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Indialantic 14.7¢
- West Melbourne 14.7¢
- Melbourne Beach 14.7¢
- Palm Bay 14.7¢
- June Park 14.7¢
- Indian Harbour Beach 14.7¢
- Malabar 14.7¢
- Satellite Beach 14.7¢
- South Patrick Shores 14.7¢
- Grant-Valkaria 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 32901, 32902, 32904, 32912, 32919, 32934, 32935, 32936, 32940, 32941
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Melbourne?
Most homes in Melbourne 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 Melbourne: Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne, FL?
2 utilities serve Melbourne's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Duke Energy Florida. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Melbourne?
In 2025, customers in Brevard County averaged 97 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-15, when 11,902 customers (3.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.