City of Fort Meade electricity rates
Municipal utility · Florida
City of Fort Meade is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,872 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.62¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Fort Meade bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.10 | $51.26 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.20 | $89.56 |
| 1,500 kWh | $219.30 | $127.86 |
| 2,000 kWh | $292.40 | $166.16 |
*Residential, Outside City (effective nan, $12.96/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.
City of Fort Meade residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential, Outside City | nan | $12.96 | 7.66¢ |
| Residential, Inside City | nan | $12.96 | 7.66¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Fort Meade rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (13.52¢ → 14.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Fort Meade doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 City of Fort Meade's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 20 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 140 | 100 | 13,566 | 2025-07-14 |
City of Fort Meade service area
City of Fort Meade serves Polk County in Florida.
Polk
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Fort Meade at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,439,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 44,479 MWh |
| Balancing authority | FPC |
| EIA utility ID | 6609 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Fort Meade's electricity rate?
City of Fort Meade residential customers pay an average of 14.62¢ 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 5% below the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Fort Meade electric bill?
About $189 a month. The average City of Fort Meade home uses 1,291 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does City of Fort Meade have?
City of Fort Meade serves 2,872 residential customers in Florida, across 1 county.
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 City of Fort Meade before making decisions.