Electricity rates in Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee (5,608 people, Okeechobee County) is served by 4 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 Okeechobee
| 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 |
| Glades Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.45¢ | $201 | 15K | 427 |
| Peace River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.96¢ | $153 | 62K | 155 |
Power outages in Okeechobee County right now
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Outage history in Okeechobee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 977 | 124 |
| Days with outages | 75 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,011 (44%) | 11,776 (64.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-11-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (977 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cypress Quarters 14.7¢
- Taylor Creek 14.7¢
- Indiantown 14.7¢
- Port Saint Lucie 14.7¢
- River Park 14.7¢
- Pahokee 14.7¢
- Fort Pierce South 14.7¢
- White City 14.7¢
- Moore Haven 14.7¢
- Fort Pierce North 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 34972, 34973, 34974
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Okeechobee?
Most homes in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee: Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢), Glades Electric Co-op (18.45¢), Peace River Electric Co-op (12.96¢).
What is the average electric bill in Okeechobee?
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 Okeechobee, FL?
4 utilities serve Okeechobee's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Duke Energy Florida, Glades Electric Co-op, Peace River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Okeechobee?
In 2025, customers in Okeechobee County averaged 2 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-17, when 11,776 customers (64.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.