Electricity rates in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Palm River-Clair Mel (21,024 people, Hillsborough County) is served by Tampa Electric Co.. Homes on Tampa Electric Co. pay about 18.21¢/kWh, 18% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Palm River-Clair Mel
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.21¢ | $203 | 769K | 112 |
Power outages in Hillsborough County right now
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Outage history in Hillsborough County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,363 | 70 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 520,308 (52.1%) | 9,053 (0.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-08-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,363 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Progress Village 18.2¢
- East Lake-Orient Park 18.2¢
- Gibsonton 18.2¢
- Tampa 18.2¢
- Riverview 18.2¢
- Brandon 18.2¢
- Mango 18.2¢
- Seffner 18.2¢
- Temple Terrace 18.2¢
- Bloomingdale 18.2¢
ZIP codes: 33534, 33578, 33619
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Palm River-Clair Mel?
Most homes in Palm River-Clair Mel get power from Tampa Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.21¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Palm River-Clair Mel?
About $203 a month, based on 1,117 kWh a month (the average for Tampa Electric Co. customers) at 18.21¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL?
Tampa Electric Co. serves Palm River-Clair Mel.
How often does the power go out in Palm River-Clair Mel?
In 2025, customers in Hillsborough County averaged 70 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-08, when 9,053 customers (0.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.