Florida Public Utilities Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Florida · FRCC region
Florida Public Utilities Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 26,053 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Florida Public Utilities Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $94.00 | $66.66 |
| 1,000 kWh | $188.00 | $121.33 |
| 1,500 kWh | $282.00 | $182.24 |
| 2,000 kWh | $376.00 | $243.16 |
*Residential-Northeast Florida (effective 2014-01-01, $12.00/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.
Florida Public Utilities Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential-Northeast Florida | 2014-01-01 | $12.00 | 10.93¢ first 1,000 kWh, 12.18¢ after |
| Residential-Northwest Florida | 2014-01-01 | $12.00 | 11.70¢ first 1,000 kWh, 12.95¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Florida Public Utilities Co. rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (15.38¢ → 17.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Florida Public Utilities Co. | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 167 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.93 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 86 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 129 | 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 Florida Public Utilities Co.'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 436 | 25 | 1,840 | 2025-11-11 |
| Nassau | 175 | 36 | 5,635 | 2025-01-22 |
| Jackson | 160 | 44 | 3,465 | 2025-05-10 |
| Calhoun | 63 | 33 | 1,027 | 2025-10-29 |
Florida Public Utilities Co. service area
Florida Public Utilities Co. serves 4 counties in Florida and 24 ZIP codes.
Calhoun, Jackson, Liberty, Nassau
Cities: Panama City, Callaway, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Springfield, Marianna, Quincy, Parker, Youngstown, Cedar Grove, Chattahoochee, Tyndall Air Force Base, Blountstown, Malone, Wewahitchka, Sneads
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 623 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $72,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 131 MWh |
Florida Public Utilities Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.56¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.85¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $106,041,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 686,006 MWh |
| Peak demand | 144 MW summer · 167 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.9% |
| Balancing authority | JEA |
| EIA utility ID | 6457 |
| Website | www.psc.state.fl.us/ar-demand-side |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Florida Public Utilities Co.'s electricity rate?
Florida Public Utilities Co. residential customers pay an average of 18.80¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 22% above the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 5% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Florida Public Utilities Co. electric bill?
About $192 a month. The average Florida Public Utilities Co. home uses 1,020 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $188.
How many customers does Florida Public Utilities Co. have?
Florida Public Utilities Co. serves 26,053 residential customers and 30,598 customers in total in Florida, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Florida Public Utilities Co.?
In 2025, the average Florida Public Utilities Co. customer was without power for 2 hr 47 min (SAIDI) over 1.93 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 9 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Florida Public Utilities Co. offer net metering for solar?
Florida Public Utilities Co. had 623 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 5.4 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 Florida Public Utilities Co. before making decisions.