Electricity rates in Panama City, FL
Panama City (38,286 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
| 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 |
| Florida Public Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.80¢ | $192 | 26K | 167 |
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
- Cedar Grove 15.0¢
- Springfield 15.0¢
- Pretty Bayou 15.0¢
- Hiland Park 15.0¢
- Parker 15.0¢
- Upper Grand Lagoon 14.7¢
- Callaway 15.0¢
- Lower Grand Lagoon 14.7¢
- Lynn Haven 15.0¢
- Tyndall Air Force Base 15.0¢
ZIP codes: 32401, 32402, 32403, 32404, 32405, 32406, 32408, 32409, 32411, 32412, 32417
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Panama City?
Most homes in Panama City 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: Florida Power & Light Co. (14.69¢), Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢), Florida Public Utilities Co. (18.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in Panama City?
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, FL?
4 utilities serve Panama City's ZIP codes: Gulf Coast Electric Co-op, Florida Power & Light Co., Duke Energy Florida, Florida Public Utilities Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Panama City?
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.