Peace River Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Florida · FRCC region
Peace River Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 62,018 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.96¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% 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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Peace River Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.80 | $82.87 |
| 1,000 kWh | $129.60 | $143.24 |
| 1,500 kWh | $194.40 | $213.61 |
| 2,000 kWh | $259.20 | $283.98 |
*Resedential Service (Rate R-S) (effective 2013-04-01, $22.50/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.
Peace River Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resedential Service (Rate R-S) | 2013-04-01 | $22.50 | 12.07¢ first 1,000 kWh, 14.07¢ after |
| Resedential Service - Time Of Use (Rate RS-TOU)time-of-use | 2013-04-01 | $22.50 | 6.7¢ (12am–12pm, 9pm–12am) · 24.7¢ (12pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Peace River Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: -9% change in the average residential rate (14.03¢ → 12.84¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Peace River Electric Co-op | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 155 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.62 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 96 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 155 | 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 Peace River Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 90 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River | 191 | 48 | 13,646 | 2025-05-17 |
| Highlands | 171 | 65 | 9,492 | 2025-11-19 |
| Polk | 140 | 100 | 13,566 | 2025-07-14 |
| Brevard | 97 | 30 | 11,902 | 2025-07-15 |
| Manatee | 87 | 26 | 18,963 | 2025-08-07 |
| Sarasota | 82 | 26 | 4,975 | 2025-10-26 |
| DeSoto | 80 | 29 | 2,400 | 2025-01-31 |
| Hardee | 72 | 23 | 1,500 | 2025-08-15 |
| Hillsborough | 70 | 23 | 9,053 | 2025-08-08 |
| Osceola | 66 | 57 | 8,285 | 2025-07-29 |
Peace River Electric Co-op service area
Peace River Electric Co-op serves 10 counties in Florida and 35 ZIP codes.
Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Manatee, Osceola, Polk, Sarasota
Cities: Palm Bay, Sarasota, Bradenton, Vero Beach South, Vero Beach, Lake Wales, Fish Hawk, Gulf Gate Estates, Sebring, Avon Park, Bee Ridge, Gifford, Fuller Heights, Arcadia, West Vero Corridor, Willow Oak, Southeast Arcadia, Boyette, Wimauma, Fort Meade, South Gate Ridge, Okeechobee, Fellsmere, Wauchula, Vamo, Lake Sarasota, Mulberry, South Beach, Frostproof, Bowling Green, Zolfo Springs, Crooked Lake Park
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 62,018 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 46 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,468 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 5 MWh |
Peace River Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.85¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.88¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $155,015,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,251,876 MWh |
| Peak demand | 271 MW summer · 216 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.5% |
| Balancing authority | SEC |
| EIA utility ID | 14606 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Peace River Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Peace River Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.96¢ 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 16% below the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Peace River Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $153 a month. The average Peace River Electric Co-op home uses 1,177 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $130.
How many customers does Peace River Electric Co-op have?
Peace River Electric Co-op serves 62,018 residential customers and 70,946 customers in total in Florida, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Peace River Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Peace River Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 35 min (SAIDI) over 1.62 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 35 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Peace River Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Resedential Service - Time Of Use (Rate RS-TOU). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Peace River Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Peace River Electric Co-op had 1,468 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 10.6 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 Peace River Electric Co-op before making decisions.