Electricity rates in Panama City Beach, FL
Panama City Beach (12,624 people, Bay County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Gulf Coast Electric Co-op pay about 15.03¢/kWh, 2% less than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Panama City Beach
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.03¢ | $180 | 22K | 336 |
| 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 |
| Choctawhatche Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.18¢ | $170 | 59K | 88 |
Power outages in Bay County right now
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Outage history in Bay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 250 | 179 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,845 (11.1%) | 14,142 (15.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-06-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (250 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lower Grand Lagoon 14.7¢
- Upper Grand Lagoon 14.7¢
- Pretty Bayou 15.0¢
- Laguna Beach 14.2¢
- Panama City 15.0¢
- Lynn Haven 15.0¢
- Cedar Grove 15.0¢
- Hiland Park 15.0¢
- Springfield 15.0¢
- Parker 15.0¢
ZIP codes: 32407, 32413
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Panama City Beach?
Most homes in Panama City Beach get power from Gulf Coast Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.03¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Panama City Beach: Florida Power & Light Co. (14.69¢), Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢), Choctawhatche Electric Co-op (14.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Panama City Beach?
About $180 a month, based on 1,195 kWh a month (the average for Gulf Coast Electric Co-op customers) at 15.03¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Panama City Beach, FL?
4 utilities serve Panama City Beach's ZIP codes: Gulf Coast Electric Co-op, Florida Power & Light Co., Duke Energy Florida, Choctawhatche Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Panama City Beach?
In 2025, customers in Bay County averaged 2 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-02, when 14,142 customers (15.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.