Electricity rates in Sun City Center, FL
Sun City Center (19,258 people, Hillsborough County) is served by Tampa Electric Co.. Homes on Tampa Electric Co. pay about 18.21¢/kWh, 18% more than the Florida average.
What things cost to run in Sun City Center
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Sun City Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.21¢ | $203 | 769K | 112 |
Power outages in Hillsborough County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Hillsborough County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,363 | 70 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 520,308 (52.1%) | 9,053 (0.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-08-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,363 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wimauma 14.7¢
- Ruskin 18.2¢
- Apollo Beach 18.2¢
- Balm 18.2¢
- Gibsonton 18.2¢
- Riverview 18.2¢
- Boyette 18.2¢
- Fish Hawk 18.2¢
- Progress Village 18.2¢
- Bloomingdale 18.2¢
ZIP codes: 33571, 33573
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sun City Center?
Most homes in Sun City Center get power from Tampa Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.21¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Sun City Center?
About $203 a month, based on 1,117 kWh a month (the average for Tampa Electric Co. customers) at 18.21¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sun City Center, FL?
Tampa Electric Co. serves Sun City Center.
How often does the power go out in Sun City Center?
In 2025, customers in Hillsborough County averaged 70 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-08, when 9,053 customers (0.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.