Sumter Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Florida · FRCC region
Sumter Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 240,241 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.13¢/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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Sumter Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.65 | $75.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $151.30 | $130.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $226.95 | $195.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $302.60 | $261.20 |
*Residential (effective 2014-11-01, $20.00/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.
Sumter Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-11-01 | $20.00 | 11.06¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.06¢ after |
| General Service (Single Phase) | 2014-11-01 | $22.00 | 11.52¢ |
| General Service (Three Phase) | 2014-11-01 | $32.00 | 11.52¢ |
| General Service/Demand Interruptible > 1000 | 2013-08-01 | $200.00 | 7.99¢ |
| General Service/Demand Interruptible <= 1000 | 2013-08-01 | $200.00 | 7.99¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Sumter Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (12.36¢ → 14.98¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Sumter Electric Co-op | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 69 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.99 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 70 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 69 | 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 Sumter Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 108 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levy | 178 | 68 | 3,211 | 2025-07-06 |
| Citrus | 173 | 74 | 15,076 | 2025-01-24 |
| Marion | 113 | 69 | 10,626 | 2025-05-29 |
| Pasco | 109 | 69 | 7,072 | 2025-08-25 |
| Hernando | 93 | 55 | 4,555 | 2025-01-24 |
| Sumter | 88 | 41 | 16,575 | 2025-04-16 |
| Lake | 83 | 52 | 4,517 | 2025-03-23 |
Sumter Electric Co-op service area
Sumter Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Florida and 93 ZIP codes.
Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, Sumter
Cities: Lakeland, Ocala, Sanford, The Villages, Apopka, Winter Garden, Clermont, DeLand, Four Corners, Leesburg, DeBary, Eustis, Marion Oaks, Tavares, Lady Lake, Forest City, Mount Dora, Citrus Ridge, Lockhart, On Top of the World, Groveland, Orange City, Palatka, Silver Springs, Hernando, Citrus Springs, Brooksville, Pasadena Hills, Citrus Hills, Inverness, Dade City, Wildwood, Inverness Highlands South, Silver Springs Shores, Heathrow, Citra, South Apopka, Mascotte, Floral City, Belleview
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 182,180 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 6,844 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 493 MWh |
Sumter Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 19.16¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.33¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $606,057,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,300,077 MWh |
| Peak demand | 1,066 MW summer · 961 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.9% |
| Balancing authority | SEC |
| EIA utility ID | 18304 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sumter Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Sumter Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.13¢ 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 Sumter Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $153 a month. The average Sumter Electric Co-op home uses 1,010 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $151.
How many customers does Sumter Electric Co-op have?
Sumter Electric Co-op serves 240,241 residential customers and 264,730 customers in total in Florida, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Sumter Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Sumter Electric Co-op customer was without power for 69 min (SAIDI) over 0.99 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 69 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Sumter Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Sumter Electric Co-op had 6,844 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 39.6 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 Sumter Electric Co-op before making decisions.