Columbia County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Columbia County, Florida Electricity Overview
Columbia County has emissions of 2,669.47 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the national average of 4,114.63.
Columbia County ranks 14th out of 67 counties in Florida for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 3.91 megawatt hours generated per person.
There was a 4.84% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita within the last year in Columbia County.
As the 115th largest generator of solar energy in the country out of 3230, Columbia County produces a total of 281,429 megawatt hours from solar.
Columbia County is home to 71,908 people and its power generating plants generate 278,601 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 3.87 megawatt hours per capita.
Columbia County is the 33rd highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of -0.04 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuel types.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
806,690 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.22 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
278,601 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
281,429 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-2,828 MWh
Production per Capita
3.87 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
191,956,388 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,669.47 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lake City
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Lake City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.18¢ per kWh
- 1.43% lower than last month
- 10.37% lower than April last year
- 3.25% lower than the Florida average
- 16.16% lower than the US average
- 522nd in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 21 since April last year
- 10,882nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,358 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,406 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.98¢ per kWh
- 0.9% lower than last month
- 6.81% higher than April last year
- 0.88% lower than the Florida average
- 7.07% lower than the US average
- 531st in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since April last year
- 16,993rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 553 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,818 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$136.33 per month
- 1.28% higher than last month
- 18.96% lower than April last year
- 5.23% higher than the Florida average
- 20.92% higher than the US average
- 424th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 59 since April last year
- 27,341st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,601 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,966 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$166.34 per month
- 1.57% lower than last month
- 4.68% higher than April last year
- 2.29% higher than the Florida average
- 22.24% higher than the US average
- 509th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 27,764th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 404 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,137 since April last year
Lake City, FL Electricity Overview
Lake City has an average residential electricity rate of 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.88% less than the average state rate of 15.12 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $166.34 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Selling an estimated 90,955.48 megawatt hours, Florida Power & Light is the largest supplier in the city.
Emissions in Lake City average 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 401st worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Lake City from electricity use is 50,258,782.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 291st highest amount in Florida. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 138,266.24 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake City
Lake City residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake City, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.89 | 180.69 | 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 Lake City, Florida include: 32025, 32024, 32055
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Watertown CDP, FL Electricity Overview
Watertown CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.08% less than the average state rate of 15.12 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $166.19 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Selling an estimated 18,975.23 megawatt hours, Florida Power & Light is the largest supplier in the city.
Emissions in Watertown CDP average 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 82nd worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Watertown CDP from electricity use is 10,296,423.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 618th highest amount in Florida. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 28,326.35 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Watertown CDP
Watertown CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Watertown CDP, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.94 | 166.07 | 68,983,998 | 10,307,567,070 |
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Five Points CDP, FL Electricity Overview
Five Points CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.08% less than the average state rate of 15.12 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $166.19 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Selling an estimated 18,722.9 megawatt hours, Florida Power & Light is the largest supplier in the city.
Emissions in Five Points CDP average 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 82nd worst polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Five Points CDP from electricity use is 4,530,426.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 745th highest amount in Florida. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 12,463.59 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Five Points CDP
Five Points CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Five Points CDP, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.94 | 166.07 | 68,983,998 | 10,307,567,070 |
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Electricity Production in Columbia County, Florida
Power Plants in Columbia County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbia Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Columbia County | FL | Solar | 142,779 | ||||
Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Columbia County | FL | Solar | 135,822 |
Columbia County, Florida Details
Emissions in Columbia County average 2,669.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 55th worst polluting county out of 67 counties in Florida based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the county from electricity consumption is 191,956,388.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 40th highest amount in the state and 2455th in the US. The county is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 331st most power plants within a county out of the country's 3230 counties. In Columbia County, Solar is 101.02% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation.
Providers In Each City in Columbia County:
- Fort White, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
- Lake City, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 98.99%
- Duke Energy Florida: 1.01%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Columbia County, Florida?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity company in Columbia County, Florida.
How many power plants are within Columbia County, Florida?
Columbia County, Florida has 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Columbia County, Florida?
There are 3 electricity companies operating in Columbia County, Florida.
Which electricity companies offer service in Columbia County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Florida | 71,101 |
| 2 | Florida Power & Light | 53,158 |
| 3 | Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative | 4,356 |
