Bay County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Bay County, Florida Electricity Overview
With 537,653 megawatt produced from solar power and 185,134 citizens in Bay County, the county averages 2.9 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 17th out of 67 counties in Florida.
Residents in Bay County, on average, pay $178.64 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average bill of $164.05.
Bay County consumes only 46.01% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the remaining 53.99%.
Bay County generates 11.91% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 2.9 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
Bay County is 8th out of 67 counties in the state in solar power production, with 537,653 megawatt hours produced from solar energy.
Bay County has the 18th highest electricity generation in the state out of 67 counties, generating 4,513,727 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,076,899 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.22 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,513,727 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
537,653 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,976,074 MWh
Production per Capita
24.38 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
680,323,170 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,674.76 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Panama City
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Rates and Production Categories
Panama City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.4¢ per kWh
- 1.04% lower than last month
- 9.24% lower than April last year
- 1.75% lower than the Florida average
- 14.86% lower than the US average
- 544th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since April last year
- 13,058th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,648 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,405 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.09¢ per kWh
- 0.8% lower than last month
- 6.02% higher than April last year
- 0.15% lower than the Florida average
- 6.39% lower than the US average
- 548th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 17,152nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 727 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,845 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$136.77 per month
- 1.41% higher than last month
- 18.01% lower than April last year
- 5.57% higher than the Florida average
- 21.31% higher than the US average
- 818th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 51 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 391 since April last year
- 27,774th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,570 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,466 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$169.08 per month
- 1.46% lower than last month
- 4% higher than April last year
- 3.97% higher than the Florida average
- 24.25% higher than the US average
- 535th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since April last year
- 28,169th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,127 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,837 since April last year
Panama City, FL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Panama City is around 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 6.39% lower than the average national electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Solar fields in the city produce an average of 6.2 megawatt hours per customer living within the city. The city's use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation is 6.2 megawatt hours per capita, which ranks them 27th out of 960 cities in Florida.
Around 1,825.56 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 926th worst polluter in Florida out of 960 cities. Total emissions in the city are 63,020,155.96 kilograms, which is the 242nd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Panama City. Panama City has 2 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 5th highest number of power plants within a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Panama City
Panama City residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Panama City, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.89 | 180.69 | 213,895 | 21,419,103.38 | 3,832,177,861 |
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.94 | 166.07 | 68,983,998 | 10,307,567,070 | |
| Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.28 | 174.44 | 281,851.05 | 43,053,841.33 |
Zips with electric coverage in Panama City, Florida include: 32404, 32405, 32444, 32401
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Lynn Haven, FL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Lynn Haven is around 16.44 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.99% higher than the average US price of 16.12 cents. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $174.07. This is 6.11% above the Florida average bill of $164.05. Florida Power & Light is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Around 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 82nd worst polluter in Florida out of 960 cities. Total emissions in the city are 79,211,102.72 kilograms, which is the 204th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lynn Haven
Lynn Haven residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lynn Haven, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.89 | 180.69 | 21,419,103.38 | 3,832,177,861 | |
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.94 | 166.07 | 68,983,998 | 10,307,567,070 | |
| Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.28 | 174.44 | 281,851.05 | 43,053,841.33 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lynn Haven, Florida include: 32404, 32405, 32444, 32409
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Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, FL Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Upper Grand Lagoon CDP is around 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.84% higher than the average US price of 16.12 cents. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $173.55. This is 5.79% above the Florida average bill of $164.05. Florida Power & Light is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Around 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 82nd worst polluter in Florida out of 960 cities. Total emissions in the city are 73,971,140.45 kilograms, which is the 216th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP
Upper Grand Lagoon CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.89 | 180.69 | 21,419,103.38 | 3,832,177,861 | |
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.94 | 166.07 | 68,983,998 | 10,307,567,070 |
Zips with electric coverage in Upper Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida include: 32408, 32401, 32407
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Electricity Production in Bay County, Florida
Power Plants in Bay County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lansing SmithFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Bay County | FL | Natural Gas | 3,976,074 | 1,478,546,985.02 | 371.86 | ||
Bay Ranch Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Panama City | FL | Solar | 180,910 | ||||
FPL Saw Palmetto Solar Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Bay County | FL | Solar | 164,162 | ||||
Sandy Creek Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Bay County | FL | Solar | 159,596 | ||||
Mule Creek Renewable Energy CenterDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Panama City | FL | Solar | 32,985 |
Bay County, Florida Details
Around 3,674.76 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 2297th worst in the US. Total emissions in the county are 680,323,169.71 kilograms, which is the 31st worst total amount of pollution for any county in Florida. The county has the 60th most electricity producing plants of any county in the nation, with 5 total plants. When considering electricity generation, Bay County's main fuel type is Natural Gas, accounting for 3,976,074 megawatt hours, or 88.09% of generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Bay County:
- Callaway, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 36.72%
- Duke Energy Florida: 49.83%
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative: 13.45%
- Lynn Haven, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 50.11%
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative: 5.88%
- Florida Power & Light: 44.01%
- Mexico Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 45.43%
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative: 4.94%
- Duke Energy Florida: 49.63%
- Panama City, Florida:
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative: 32.08%
- Florida Power & Light: 66.62%
- Duke Energy Florida: 1.29%
- Panama City Beach, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 1.08%
- Florida Power & Light: 98.92%
- Parker, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 49.41%
- Florida Power & Light: 50.59%
- Springfield, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 50.00%
- Duke Energy Florida: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Bay County, Florida?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity supplier in Bay County, Florida.
How many electric companies offer service in Bay County, Florida?
Bay County, Florida is home to 2 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Bay County, Florida?
There are 5 active electricity plants located in Bay County, Florida
What electricity companies offer service in Bay County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Florida | 79,787 |
| 2 | Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative | 4,897 |
