Electricity rates in Sarasota, FL
Sarasota (55,118 people, Manatee 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 Sarasota
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
| Peace River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.96¢ | $153 | 62K | 155 |
| Lee County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.34¢ | $169 | 237K | 58 |
Power outages in Manatee County right now
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Outage history in Manatee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,681 | 87 |
| Days with outages | 92 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 220,455 (82.8%) | 18,963 (7.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-08-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,681 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Southgate 14.7¢
- Kensington Park 14.7¢
- North Sarasota 14.7¢
- South Sarasota 14.7¢
- Desoto Lakes 14.7¢
- Ridge Wood Heights 14.7¢
- Sarasota Springs 14.7¢
- South Gate Ridge 14.7¢
- The Meadows 14.7¢
- Fruitville 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 34230, 34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34235, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239, 34240, 34241, 34242, 34243, 34249, 34276, 34277, 34278
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sarasota?
Most homes in Sarasota 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 Sarasota: Peace River Electric Co-op (12.96¢), Lee County Electric Co-op (14.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sarasota?
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 Sarasota, FL?
3 utilities serve Sarasota's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Peace River Electric Co-op, Lee County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sarasota?
In 2025, customers in Manatee County averaged 87 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-07, when 18,963 customers (7.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.