Florida electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in Florida was 14.99¢ per kWh, lower than a year earlier (15.33¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

Florida electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), Florida has averaged 15.37¢ per kWh, +2.4% compared with the same months of 2025 (15.02¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in January 2026 (15.92¢) and lowest in August 2026 (14.99¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in Florida?

• Price: Florida homes paid 14.99¢ per kWh in August 2026, −2.2% from August 2025 (+2.4% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 14.99¢ in August to 15.92¢ in January, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical Florida home uses about 1,104 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in Florida

A typical Florida home used 1,104 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $165 a month, compared with $169 at the August 2025 price — a decrease of $4 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $156.09.

What common appliances cost to run in Florida

At 14.99¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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