Hardee County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Hardee County, Florida Electricity Overview
On average, Hardee County citizens are accountable for 4,507.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, making them the 11th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.
Hardee County uses non-renewable fuel sources to generate 123.72 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 140th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita.
The use of renewable fuel types for electricity production in Hardee County increased by 30.75% last year.
Hardee County averages 11.52 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 335th highest in the United States out of 3230.
Hardee County is home to 25,632 residents and its power generating plants generate 3,466,391 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 135.24 megawatt hours per capita.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Hardee County is Duke Energy Florida.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
287,549 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.22 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,466,391 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
295,316 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,171,075 MWh
Production per Capita
135.24 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
115,542,360 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,507.74 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wauchula
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Wauchula Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.29¢ per kWh
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 6.9% lower than April last year
- 4.37% higher than the Florida average
- 9.56% lower than the US average
- 627th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
- 16,540th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 769 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,393 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.78¢ per kWh
- 0.59% lower than last month
- 4.62% higher than April last year
- 4.42% higher than the Florida average
- 2.11% lower than the US average
- 622nd in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 48 since April last year
- 19,199th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 437 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,465 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$125.01 per month
- 1.77% higher than last month
- 16.09% lower than April last year
- 3.52% lower than the Florida average
- 10.87% higher than the US average
- 62nd in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since April last year
- 25,045th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6,627 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,328 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$158.95 per month
- 1.24% lower than last month
- 2.84% higher than April last year
- 2.25% lower than the Florida average
- 16.81% higher than the US average
- 55th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 26,121st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 270 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,072 since April last year
Wauchula, FL Electricity Overview
Wauchula's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.42% higher than the average Florida rate of 15.12 cents and 2.11% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. City of Wauchula Electric has an estimated 2,862 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.
Emissions in Wauchula average 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 82nd highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. At 4,077.79 kilograms per person and 4,958 people in the city, the city emits 20,217,690.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 473rd worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Wauchula must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wauchula
Wauchula residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wauchula, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wauchula Electric | BUNDLED | 15.70 | 156.96 | 27,412.44 | 4,303,764.1 | |
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.89 | 180.69 | 21,419,103.38 | 3,832,177,861 | |
| Peace River Electric | BUNDLED | 15.31 | 177.14 | 667,503.48 | 102,166,370.25 |
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Bowling Green, FL Electricity Overview
Bowling Green's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.83% higher than the average Florida rate of 15.12 cents and 3.91% more than the national average of 16.12. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $179.34 per month. Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Bowling Green average 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 82nd highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. At 4,077.79 kilograms per person and 2,516 people in the city, the city emits 10,259,723.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 619th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Bowling Green must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bowling Green
Bowling Green residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bowling Green, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.89 | 180.69 | 21,419,103.38 | 3,832,177,861 | |
| Peace River Electric | BUNDLED | 15.31 | 177.14 | 667,503.48 | 102,166,370.25 |
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Zolfo Springs, FL Electricity Overview
Zolfo Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.79% higher than the average Florida rate of 15.12 cents and 2.93% more than the national average of 16.12. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $179.12 per month. Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Zolfo Springs average 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 401st highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. At 4,077.79 kilograms per person and 1,795 people in the city, the city emits 7,319,636 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 679th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Zolfo Springs must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Zolfo Springs
Zolfo Springs residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Zolfo Springs, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.89 | 180.69 | 21,419,103.38 | 3,832,177,861 | |
| Peace River Electric | BUNDLED | 15.31 | 177.14 | 667,503.48 | 102,166,370.25 |
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Electricity Production in Hardee County, Florida
Power Plants in Hardee County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Midulla Generating StationSeminole Electric Cooperative (100.00%) | Hardee County | FL | Natural Gas | 2,177,780 | 858,684,573.61 | 394.29 | ||
Hardee Power StationInvenergy (51.00%) | Hardee County | FL | Natural Gas | 786,500 | 373,014,951.83 | 474.27 | ||
Vandolah Power StationNorthern Star Generation Services Co LLC (100.00%) | Hardee County | FL | Natural Gas | 592,180 | 343,936,469.4 | 580.8 | ||
Charlie Creek Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Lemon Grove CDP | FL | Solar | 154,165 | ||||
Fort Green Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Fort Green CDP | FL | Solar | 141,151 |
Hardee County, Florida Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Hardee County averages 4,507.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 115,542,359.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The primary fuel used in Hardee County is Natural Gas, making up 91.25% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Adding Natural Gas totals to Solar (8.52%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.23%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% of the county's electricity generation. Hardee County has 5 electricity plants, which is 60th highest in the United States.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Hardee County, Florida?
The largest electricity company in Hardee County, Florida by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Florida.
How many power plants are located in Hardee County, Florida?
Hardee County, Florida is home to 5 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Hardee County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Florida | 65,530 |
| 2 | Peace River Electric | 14,702 |
| 3 | Florida Power & Light | 8,128 |
| 4 | City of Wauchula Electric | 2,976 |
How many electric companies offer service in Hardee County, Florida?
Hardee County, Florida is home to 4 electricity providers operating in the area.
