Gulf Coast Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Florida · SERC region
Gulf Coast Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 21,703 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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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Gulf Coast Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.15 | $38.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.30 | $47.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $225.45 | $55.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $300.60 | $64.20 |
*Schedule A Residential Service (effective 2012-06-30, $30.00/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.
Gulf Coast Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A Residential Service | 2012-06-30 | $30.00 | 1.71¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Gulf Coast Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (12.48¢ → 14.89¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Gulf Coast Electric Co-op | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 336 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.78 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 1 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 257 | 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 Gulf Coast Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf | 668 | 56 | 2,799 | 2025-05-27 |
| Washington | 199 | 66 | 3,922 | 2025-08-25 |
| Bay | 179 | 57 | 14,142 | 2025-06-02 |
| Jackson | 160 | 44 | 3,465 | 2025-05-10 |
| Walton | 120 | 58 | 6,056 | 2025-10-16 |
| Calhoun | 63 | 33 | 1,027 | 2025-10-29 |
Gulf Coast Electric Co-op service area
Gulf Coast Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Florida and 35 ZIP codes.
Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, Walton, Washington
Cities: Panama City, Lynn Haven, Callaway, Upper Grand Lagoon, Panama City Beach, Springfield, Marianna, Parker, Youngstown, Laguna Beach, Lower Grand Lagoon, Chipley, Port Saint Joe, Cedar Grove, Pretty Bayou, Tyndall Air Force Base, Blountstown, Apalachicola, Wewahitchka, Mexico Beach, Hiland Park
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 11,235 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 254 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 693 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $30,900 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 158 MWh |
Gulf Coast Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.55¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $56,300,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 385,502 MWh |
| Peak demand | 90 MW summer · 114 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 100% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.6% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 7785 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gulf Coast Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Gulf Coast Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.03¢ 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 2% below the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Gulf Coast Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $180 a month. The average Gulf Coast Electric Co-op home uses 1,195 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $150.
How many customers does Gulf Coast Electric Co-op have?
Gulf Coast Electric Co-op serves 21,703 residential customers and 23,259 customers in total in Florida, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Gulf Coast Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Gulf Coast Electric Co-op customer was without power for 5 hr 36 min (SAIDI) over 2.78 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 17 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Gulf Coast Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Gulf Coast Electric Co-op had 254 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.2 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 Gulf Coast Electric Co-op before making decisions.