Electricity rates in Milton, FL
Milton (9,628 people, Santa Rosa County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Escambia River Electric Co-op pay about 16.06¢/kWh, 4% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Milton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.06¢ | $200 | 12K | — |
| Choctawhatche Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.18¢ | $170 | 59K | 88 |
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
Power outages in Santa Rosa County right now
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Outage history in Santa Rosa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 306 | 117 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,681 (15.1%) | 11,838 (12.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-10 | 2025-08-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (306 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Milton 14.2¢
- Bagdad 14.7¢
- Point Baker 14.2¢
- Pace 16.1¢
- Wallace 16.1¢
- Ferry Pass 14.7¢
- Holley 14.2¢
- Gonzalez 14.7¢
- Midway 15.4¢
- Ensley 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 32570, 32571, 32572, 32583
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Milton?
Most homes in Milton get power from Escambia River Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.06¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Milton: Choctawhatche Electric Co-op (14.18¢), Florida Power & Light Co. (14.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Milton?
About $200 a month, based on 1,248 kWh a month (the average for Escambia River Electric Co-op customers) at 16.06¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Milton, FL?
3 utilities serve Milton's ZIP codes: Escambia River Electric Co-op, Choctawhatche Electric Co-op, Florida Power & Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Milton?
In 2025, customers in Santa Rosa County averaged 117 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-20, when 11,838 customers (12.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.