Electricity rates in Southgate, FL
Southgate (7,173 people, Sarasota County) is served by Florida Power & Light Co.. Homes on Florida Power & Light Co. pay about 14.69¢/kWh, 5% less than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Southgate
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.69¢ | $163 | 5.34M | 47 |
Power outages in Sarasota County right now
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Outage history in Sarasota County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,193 | 82 |
| Days with outages | 89 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 255,131 (82.1%) | 4,975 (1.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-10-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,193 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ridge Wood Heights 14.7¢
- South Gate Ridge 14.7¢
- Sarasota Springs 14.7¢
- South Sarasota 14.7¢
- Sarasota 14.7¢
- Bee Ridge 14.7¢
- Siesta Key 14.7¢
- Fruitville 14.7¢
- Kensington Park 14.7¢
- Gulf Gate Estates 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 34237, 34239, 34278
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Southgate?
Most homes in Southgate 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Southgate?
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 Southgate, FL?
Florida Power & Light Co. serves Southgate.
How often does the power go out in Southgate?
In 2025, customers in Sarasota County averaged 82 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-26, when 4,975 customers (1.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.