Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Florida · FRCC region
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 26,174 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 1% 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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Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $88.75 | $78.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $177.50 | $134.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $266.25 | $190.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $355.00 | $246.80 |
*Residential (effective 2013-04-01, $21.80/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.
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2013-04-01 | $21.80 | 11.25¢ |
| Pre-Paid Residential | 2011-04-01 | $47.40 | 8.66¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +35% change in the average residential rate (13.06¢ → 17.58¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 212 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.24 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 65 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 212 | 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 Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 60 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 288 | 74 | 929 | 2025-01-22 |
| Lafayette | 246 | 51 | 1,238 | 2025-07-13 |
| Suwannee | 190 | 80 | 4,063 | 2025-07-03 |
| Columbia | 139 | 66 | 5,672 | 2025-12-07 |
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op service area
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Florida and 26 ZIP codes.
Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee
Cities: Lake City, Perry, Live Oak, High Springs, Newberry, Jasper, Watertown, Wellborn, Trenton, Five Points, Mayo, Steinhatchee
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 26,174 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 219 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 54 MWh |
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.67¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.46¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $89,313,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 584,465 MWh |
| Peak demand | 133 MW summer · 141 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.9% |
| Balancing authority | SEC |
| EIA utility ID | 18360 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.75¢ 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 15% above the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 1% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $198 a month. The average Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op home uses 1,113 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $178.
How many customers does Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op have?
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op serves 26,174 residential customers and 29,639 customers in total in Florida, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 32 min (SAIDI) over 3.24 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 32 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op had 219 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.0 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 Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op before making decisions.