Central Florida Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Florida · FRCC region
Central Florida Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 32,972 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Central Florida Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.90 | $76.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $153.80 | $132.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $230.70 | $197.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $307.60 | $262.00 |
*Rate Schedule RS Single Phase- Rural and Residential Service (effective 2011-11-01, $20.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Central Florida Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule RS Single Phase- Rural and Residential Service | 2011-11-01 | $20.00 | 11.20¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.00¢ after |
| Rate Schedule RST Single Phase- Residential Time of Use Servicetime-of-use | 2011-11-01 | $20.00 | 32.0¢ (4pm–8pm) · 7.9¢ (12am–4pm, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Schedule RST Three Phase- Residential Time of Use Servicetime-of-use | 2011-11-01 | $30.00 | 32.0¢ (4pm–8pm) · 7.9¢ (12am–4pm, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Schedule RS Three Phase- Rural and Residential Service | 2011-11-01 | $30.00 | 11.20¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.00¢ after |
| Rate Schedule GSND Three Phase- General Service Non-Demand | 2011-11-01 | $30.00 | 11.20¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Central Florida Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (13.76¢ → 15.23¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Central Florida Electric Co-op | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 134 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.94 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 69 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 134 | 62 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Central Florida Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 92 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 246 | 51 | 1,238 | 2025-07-13 |
| Levy | 178 | 68 | 3,211 | 2025-07-06 |
| Gilchrist | 146 | 69 | 1,514 | 2025-06-26 |
| Marion | 113 | 69 | 10,626 | 2025-05-29 |
| Dixie | 89 | 38 | 1,606 | 2025-01-16 |
| Alachua | 54 | 33 | 7,505 | 2025-06-03 |
Central Florida Electric Co-op service area
Central Florida Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Florida and 24 ZIP codes.
Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Marion
Cities: On Top of the World, Newberry, Crystal River, Williston, Williston Highlands, Manatee Road, Chiefland, Trenton, East Bronson, Dunnellon, Cross City, Inglis, Mayo, Archer, Bronson, Steinhatchee
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 32,958 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 2 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 223 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 38 MWh |
Central Florida Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.84¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.80¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $86,430,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 595,944 MWh |
| Peak demand | 146 MW summer · 163 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.7% |
| Balancing authority | SEC |
| EIA utility ID | 3245 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Florida Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Central Florida Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.38¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 0% below the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Central Florida Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $161 a month. The average Central Florida Electric Co-op home uses 1,048 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $154.
How many customers does Central Florida Electric Co-op have?
Central Florida Electric Co-op serves 32,972 residential customers and 37,281 customers in total in Florida, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Central Florida Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Central Florida Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 14 min (SAIDI) over 1.94 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 14 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Central Florida Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rate Schedule RST Single Phase- Residential Time of Use Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Central Florida Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Central Florida Electric Co-op had 223 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Central Florida Electric Co-op before making decisions.