Electricity rates in Southeast Arcadia, FL
Southeast Arcadia (6,554 people, DeSoto County) is served by 5 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 Southeast Arcadia
| 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 |
| Lee County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.34¢ | $169 | 237K | 58 |
| Peace River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.96¢ | $153 | 62K | 155 |
| Glades Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.45¢ | $201 | 15K | 427 |
Power outages in DeSoto County right now
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Outage history in DeSoto County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,119 | 80 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,693 (31.7%) | 2,400 (11.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-01-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,119 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Arcadia 14.7¢
- Nocatee 14.7¢
- Harbour Heights 14.7¢
- Cleveland 14.7¢
- Charlotte Harbor 14.7¢
- Port Charlotte 14.7¢
- Punta Gorda 14.7¢
- Zolfo Springs 14.7¢
- Charlotte Park 14.7¢
- Punta Gorda Isles 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 34265, 34266, 34267
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Southeast Arcadia?
Most homes in Southeast Arcadia 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 Southeast Arcadia: Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢), Lee County Electric Co-op (14.34¢), Peace River Electric Co-op (12.96¢).
What is the average electric bill in Southeast Arcadia?
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 Southeast Arcadia, FL?
5 utilities serve Southeast Arcadia's ZIP codes: Florida Power & Light Co., Duke Energy Florida, Lee County Electric Co-op, Peace River Electric Co-op, Glades Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Southeast Arcadia?
In 2025, customers in DeSoto County averaged 80 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-31, when 2,400 customers (11.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.