Orlando Utilities Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Florida
Orlando Utilities Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 254,552 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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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Orlando Utilities Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.75 | $76.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $133.50 | $134.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $200.25 | $204.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $267.00 | $274.50 |
*Residential Electric Service (effective 2025-09-30, $18.50/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.
Orlando Utilities Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Service | 2025-09-30 | $18.50 | 11.55¢ first 1,000 kWh, 14.05¢ after |
| Firm Residential Standby Servicetime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $18.64 | 4.5¢ (12am–11am, 8pm–12am) · 5.4¢ (11am–1pm, 6pm–8pm) · 7.1¢ (1pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Non-Firm Residential Standby Servicetime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $27.00 | 7.6¢ (12am–11am, 8pm–12am) · 9.1¢ (11am–1pm, 6pm–8pm) · 12.0¢ (1pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Orlando Utilities Comm rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (11.25¢ → 13.22¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Orlando Utilities Comm | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 37 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.57 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 65 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 33 | 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 Orlando Utilities Comm's counties, customers averaged 94 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 106 | 59 | 12,757 | 2025-04-23 |
| Osceola | 66 | 57 | 8,285 | 2025-07-29 |
Orlando Utilities Comm service area
Orlando Utilities Comm serves 2 counties in Florida and 39 ZIP codes.
Orange, Osceola
Cities: Orlando, Pine Hills, Altamonte Springs, Winter Park, Casselberry, Oak Ridge, Wekiwa Springs, Maitland, Forest City, Conway, Lockhart, Azalea Park, Pine Castle, Fairview Shores, Union Park, Fern Park, Belle Isle, Sky Lake, Orlovista, Holden Heights, Edgewood, Eatonville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 249,105 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 366 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 11,443 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 1,474 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $386,613 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 19,586 MWh |
Orlando Utilities Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 10.34¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $852,914,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 7,464,604 MWh |
| Peak demand | 1,332 MW summer · 1,056 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 68% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.5% |
| Balancing authority | FMPP |
| EIA utility ID | 14610 |
| Website | www.ouc.com/residential/save-energy-water-money/residential-rebates |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Orlando Utilities Comm's electricity rate?
Orlando Utilities Comm residential customers pay an average of 13.35¢ 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 13% below the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Orlando Utilities Comm electric bill?
About $130 a month. The average Orlando Utilities Comm home uses 974 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does Orlando Utilities Comm have?
Orlando Utilities Comm serves 254,552 residential customers and 288,492 customers in total in Florida, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Orlando Utilities Comm?
In 2025, the average Orlando Utilities Comm customer was without power for 37 min (SAIDI) over 0.57 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 33 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Orlando Utilities Comm offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Firm Residential Standby Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Orlando Utilities Comm offer net metering for solar?
Orlando Utilities Comm had 11,443 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 114.9 MW of capacity and 1,474 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 Orlando Utilities Comm before making decisions.