What do Florida utilities charge before you use any power?
6 Florida utilities, 10 plans, 75% of homes covered. The middle utility bills $18.88 monthly, $227 over twelve months, whatever the meter reads. At 15.24 cents a kWh that buys 124 kWh, about 11% of a 1,101 kWh bill. Rank 11 of 24, $0.38 over the $18.50 all-state figure.
Florida: fixed charge by utility
| Florida Power & Light Co | investor-owned | 5,236,277 | 3 | $10.52 | $7.12 to $10.52 | 2026-03-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | investor-owned | 1,793,067 | 3 | $13.83 | $13.76 to $14.27 | 2026-02-17 |
| JEA | municipal | 470,564 | 1 | $19.25 | $19.25 | 2026-02-25 |
| Orlando Utilities Comm | municipal | 248,683 | 1 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 2026-02-20 |
| Talquin Electric Coop, Inc | cooperative | 53,881 | 1 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2025-01-15 |
| Florida Keys El Coop Assn, Inc | cooperative | 28,815 | 1 | $30.42 | $30.42 | 2025-07-16 |
Florida utility medians
$40.00 at the top against $10.52 at the bottom: 3.8 to 1. Florida Power & Light Co, the biggest at 5,236,277 homes, bills $10.52, $8.36 under the state median. Weighted by homes: $10.52 (-$8.36). Florida Power & Light Co alone spans $7.12 to $10.52 over 3 plans.
What $18.88 a month means in Florida
$18.88 at 15.24 cents is 124 kWh, 11% of a typical 1,101 kWh month.
Per kWh: 1.7 cents at 1,101 kWh, 3.4 cents at 550 kWh.
Where Florida sits among states
New York is 9th at $21.00, $2.12 over Florida. Colorado is 10th at $19.65, $0.77 over Florida. Virginia is 12th at $18.79, $0.09 under Florida. Nevada is 13th at $18.50, $0.38 under Florida.
Florida beside 1 neighbor
| Neighbor | Median $ | Gap to Florida | Utilities / plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $28.43 | +$9.55 | 6 / 14 |
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Nearest medians: Virginia $18.79, Nevada $18.50, Colorado $19.65, California $18.00
Sources
Florida plan edits run 2025-01-15 to 2026-03-05; hub page: file dates and checksums.
Questions
How much is the fixed charge for Florida electricity customers?
$18.88 a month at the median of 6 utilities ($10.52 to $40.00); $10.52 when weighted by homes.
Which Florida utility has the highest fixed charge?
Talquin Electric Coop, Inc, with a median of $40.00 a month across 1 plan.
Can I avoid the fixed charge in Florida?
Not by using less: the cheapest Florida plan read lists $7.12 and the dearest $40.00, each billed at zero use.
How recent is this Florida data?
Florida plan edits date from 2025-01-15 to 2026-03-05; a rate case can move a charge after that, so read your own tariff.