Electricity rates in Sanford, FL
Sanford (58,111 people, Seminole County) is served by 3 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 Sanford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sumter Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.13¢ | $153 | 240K | 69 |
Power outages in Seminole County right now
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Outage history in Seminole County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,098 | 100 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 90,312 (44.8%) | 3,267 (1.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-06-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,098 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lake Mary 17.5¢
- DeBary 14.7¢
- Heathrow 14.7¢
- Deltona 14.7¢
- Winter Springs 14.7¢
- Longwood 17.5¢
- Casselberry 13.3¢
- Oviedo 14.7¢
- Orange City 17.5¢
- Geneva 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 32771, 32772, 32773
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sanford?
Most homes in Sanford 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 Sanford: Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢), Sumter Electric Co-op (15.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sanford?
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 Sanford, FL?
3 utilities serve Sanford's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Duke Energy Florida, Sumter Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sanford?
In 2025, customers in Seminole County averaged 100 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-06, when 3,267 customers (1.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.