Electricity rates in Placid Lakes, FL
Placid Lakes (3,716 people, Highlands County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Florida pay about 17.48¢/kWh, 14% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Placid Lakes
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Lee County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.34¢ | $169 | 237K | 58 |
| Glades Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.45¢ | $201 | 15K | 427 |
Power outages in Highlands County right now
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Outage history in Highlands County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,871 | 171 |
| Days with outages | 81 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 51,117 (130.9%) | 9,492 (24.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-11-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,871 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lake Placid 17.5¢
- Sebring 17.5¢
- Avon Park 13.0¢
- Southeast Arcadia 14.7¢
- Arcadia 14.7¢
- Zolfo Springs 14.7¢
- Nocatee 14.7¢
- Wauchula 13.0¢
- LaBelle 14.3¢
- Port LaBelle 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 33852, 33862
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Placid Lakes?
Most homes in Placid Lakes get power from Duke Energy Florida, where residential customers pay an average of 17.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Placid Lakes: Lee County Electric Co-op (14.34¢), Glades Electric Co-op (18.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Placid Lakes?
About $176 a month, based on 1,009 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Florida customers) at 17.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Placid Lakes, FL?
3 utilities serve Placid Lakes's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Lee County Electric Co-op, Glades Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Placid Lakes?
In 2025, customers in Highlands County averaged 2 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-19, when 9,492 customers (24.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.