Electricity rates in University, FL
University (41,163 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.
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Electric companies serving University
| 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
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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
- Lake Magdalene 18.2¢
- Carrollwood 18.2¢
- Temple Terrace 18.2¢
- Northdale 18.2¢
- Carrollwood Village 18.2¢
- Lutz 17.5¢
- Egypt Lake-Leto 18.2¢
- Greater Northdale 18.2¢
- Cheval 17.5¢
- East Lake-Orient Park 18.2¢
ZIP codes: 33612, 33613, 33620
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in University?
Most homes in University 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 University?
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 University, FL?
Tampa Electric Co. serves University.
How often does the power go out in University?
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.