Electricity rates in Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte (54,392 people, Charlotte County) is served by 2 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 Port Charlotte
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
| Lee County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.34¢ | $169 | 237K | 58 |
Power outages in Charlotte County right now
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Outage history in Charlotte County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,095 | 106 |
| Days with outages | 63 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 97,120 (74.8%) | 11,076 (8.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-12-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,095 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Charlotte Harbor 14.7¢
- Punta Gorda Isles 14.7¢
- Punta Gorda 14.7¢
- Charlotte Park 14.7¢
- Harbour Heights 14.7¢
- Cleveland 14.7¢
- North Port 14.7¢
- Warm Mineral Springs 14.7¢
- Rotonda West 14.7¢
- Burnt Store Marina 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 33948, 33949, 33952, 33953, 33954, 33981
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Port Charlotte?
Most homes in Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte: Lee County Electric Co-op (14.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Port Charlotte?
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 Port Charlotte, FL?
2 utilities serve Port Charlotte's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Lee County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Port Charlotte?
In 2025, customers in Charlotte County averaged 106 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-04, when 11,076 customers (8.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.