Electricity rates in Tampa, FL
Tampa (414,547 people, Hillsborough County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Tampa Electric Co. pay about 18.21¢/kWh, 18% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Tampa
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.21¢ | $203 | 769K | 112 |
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
Power outages in Hillsborough County right now
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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
- Palm River-Clair Mel 18.2¢
- East Lake-Orient Park 18.2¢
- Egypt Lake-Leto 18.2¢
- Progress Village 18.2¢
- Temple Terrace 18.2¢
- Carrollwood 18.2¢
- Gibsonton 18.2¢
- Town 'n' Country 18.2¢
- Lake Magdalene 18.2¢
- University 18.2¢
ZIP codes: 33601, 33602, 33603, 33604, 33605, 33606, 33607, 33608, 33609, 33610, 33611, 33612, 33613, 33614, 33615, 33616, 33617, 33618, 33619, 33620, 33621, 33622, 33623, 33624, 33625, 33626, 33629, 33630, 33631, 33633, 33634, 33635, 33637, 33646, 33647, 33650, 33655, 33660, 33661, 33662
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tampa?
Most homes in Tampa 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tampa: Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tampa?
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 Tampa, FL?
2 utilities serve Tampa's ZIP codes: Tampa Electric Co., Duke Energy Florida. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tampa?
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.