Lee County Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Florida · FRCC region
Lee County Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 236,578 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.34¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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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Lee County Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.70 | $56.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.40 | $102.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $215.10 | $154.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $286.80 | $205.90 |
*RS - Single Phase (effective 2019-04-01, $15.00/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.
Lee County Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS - Single Phase | 2019-04-01 | $15.00 | 8.23¢ first 500 kWh, 9.27¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.34¢ after |
| RS - Three Phase | 2019-04-01 | $18.00 | 8.23¢ first 500 kWh, 9.27¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.34¢ after |
| Residential Load Management Electrical Service- Single Phase | 2012-04-01 | $15.00 | 7.60¢ first 500 kWh, 8.64¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.71¢ after |
| Residential Load Management Electrical Service- Three Phase | 2012-04-01 | $18.00 | 7.60¢ first 500 kWh, 8.64¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.71¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lee County Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (10.98¢ → 14.20¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Lee County Electric Co-op | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 58 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.88 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 65 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 58 | 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 Lee County Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 97 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward | 106 | 8 | 28,948 | 2025-06-01 |
| Charlotte | 106 | 44 | 11,076 | 2025-12-04 |
| Collier | 105 | 39 | 33,615 | 2025-06-19 |
| Hendry | 95 | 33 | 3,439 | 2025-08-12 |
| Monroe | 87 | 50 | 32,109 | 2025-08-27 |
| Lee | 74 | 25 | 70,665 | 2025-04-15 |
Lee County Electric Co-op service area
Lee County Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Florida and 79 ZIP codes.
Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Lee, Monroe
Cities: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, Weston, North Port, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Bonita Springs, The Hammocks, North Fort Myers, Richmond West, Estero, Immokalee, East Naples, The Crossings, Venice, Naples, Punta Gorda Isles, Punta Gorda, Marco Island, San Carlos Park, Country Walk, Marco, Englewood, South Venice, Cypress Lake, Villas, Sebring, Key Largo, Rotonda West, Gateway, Arcadia, Clewiston, McGregor, Islamorada, Venice Gardens, Southeast Arcadia, Naples Manor
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 230,123 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 10,389 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 13,037 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 45,448 MWh |
Lee County Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.30¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $638,481,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,687,207 MWh |
| Peak demand | 1,051 MW summer · 958 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.8% |
| Balancing authority | FPL |
| EIA utility ID | 10857 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lee County Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Lee County Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.34¢ 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 7% below the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lee County Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $169 a month. The average Lee County Electric Co-op home uses 1,176 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does Lee County Electric Co-op have?
Lee County Electric Co-op serves 236,578 residential customers and 267,019 customers in total in Florida, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Lee County Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Lee County Electric Co-op customer was without power for 58 min (SAIDI) over 0.88 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 58 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Lee County Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Lee County Electric Co-op had 10,389 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 93.5 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 Lee County Electric Co-op before making decisions.