City of Lakeland electricity rates
Municipal utility · Florida · FRCC region
City of Lakeland is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 122,506 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.85¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 34% 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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City of Lakeland bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.25 | $56.86 |
| 1,000 kWh | $118.50 | $102.71 |
| 1,500 kWh | $177.75 | $152.17 |
| 2,000 kWh | $237.00 | $204.67 |
*Residential Service (effective 2018-12-01, $11.00/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.
City of Lakeland residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2018-12-01 | $11.00 | 9.17¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.89¢ first 1,500 kWh, 10.50¢ after |
| Residential Service Time of Day Pre-Smart Metertime-of-use | 2014-08-01 | $15.00 | 6.6¢ (12am–1pm, 10pm–12am) · 16.4¢ (1pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Plug-In Electric Vehicle Service Time-of-Daytime-of-use | 2014-08-01 | — | 5.2¢ (12am–6am, 10pm–12am) · 29.4¢ (6am–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Time of Day with Installed Smart Metertime-of-use | 2014-08-01 | $8.00 | 6.6¢ (12am–1pm, 10pm–12am) · 16.4¢ (1pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service | 2014-08-01 | $8.00 | 9.75¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.25¢ first 1,500 kWh, 10.75¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lakeland rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (11.34¢ → 11.73¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Lakeland | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 63 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.07 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 59 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 63 | 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 City of Lakeland'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 Lakeland service area
City of Lakeland serves Polk County in Florida and 24 ZIP codes.
Polk
Cities: Lakeland, Winter Haven, Plant City, Eloise, Bartow, Auburndale, Lakeland Highlands, Highland City, Winston, Medulla, Fuller Heights, Willow Oak, Kathleen, Combee Settlement, Jan-Phyl Village, Fussels Corner, Crystal Lake, Wahneta, Gibsonia, Mulberry, Polk City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 122,506 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 2,044 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 2,130 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 166 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $430,607 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 2,009 MWh |
City of Lakeland at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 9.87¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.68¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $342,686,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,325,819 MWh |
| Peak demand | 753 MW summer · 643 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 61% (rest purchased) |
| Balancing authority | FMPP |
| EIA utility ID | 10623 |
| Website | lakelandelectric.com/programs-and-services/energy?tab=tabrebate |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lakeland's electricity rate?
City of Lakeland residential customers pay an average of 11.85¢ 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 23% below the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 34% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lakeland electric bill?
About $137 a month. The average City of Lakeland home uses 1,160 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $119.
How many customers does City of Lakeland have?
City of Lakeland serves 122,506 residential customers and 137,582 customers in total in Florida, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Lakeland?
In 2025, the average City of Lakeland customer was without power for 63 min (SAIDI) over 1.07 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 63 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Lakeland offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service Time of Day Pre-Smart Meter. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Lakeland offer net metering for solar?
City of Lakeland had 2,130 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 22.0 MW of capacity and 166 solar-paired batteries. 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 City of Lakeland before making decisions.