Electricity rates in Winter Haven, FL
Winter Haven (37,689 people, Polk County) is served by 3 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 Winter Haven
| 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 |
| City of Lakeland | Municipal utility | 11.85¢ | $137 | 123K | 63 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,058 | 140 |
| Days with outages | 91 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 209,976 (66.9%) | 13,566 (4.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-07-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,058 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eloise 18.2¢
- Inwood 18.2¢
- Jan-Phyl Village 18.2¢
- Cypress Gardens 17.5¢
- Eagle Lake 18.2¢
- Auburndale 18.2¢
- Wahneta 17.5¢
- Lake Alfred 18.2¢
- Lake Hamilton 17.5¢
- Dundee 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 33880, 33881, 33882, 33883, 33884, 33885, 33888
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Winter Haven?
Most homes in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven: Duke Energy Florida (17.48¢), City of Lakeland (11.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Winter Haven?
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 Winter Haven, FL?
3 utilities serve Winter Haven's ZIP codes: Tampa Electric Co., Duke Energy Florida, City of Lakeland. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Winter Haven?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 2 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-14, when 13,566 customers (4.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.