Highlands County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Highlands County, Florida Electricity Overview
Highlands County has experienced a 5.71% drop throughout the last year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
Highlands County's average residential electricity rate is 18.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.79% more than the US average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Highlands County is home to 105,618 people and its power plants produce 67,192 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 0.64 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Highlands County has experienced a 342.37% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production in the past year, surely a step in the wrong direction.
Highlands County residents are faced with an average residential electricity bill of $186.82, which is 35.35% higher than the national average bill of $138.02.
Highlands County generates 100.39% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.64 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,184,860 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.22 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
67,192 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
67,453 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-261 MWh
Production per Capita
0.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
406,264,391 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,846.55 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sebring
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Rates and Production Categories
Sebring Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.26¢ per kWh
- 0.13% higher than last month
- 5.59% lower than April last year
- 17.77% higher than the Florida average
- 2.06% higher than the US average
- 947th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 22,359th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 531 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,170 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
18.05¢ per kWh
- 0.47% lower than last month
- 8.31% higher than April last year
- 19.38% higher than the Florida average
- 11.93% higher than the US average
- 948th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 24,815th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 481 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,727 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$137.07 per month
- 4.09% higher than last month
- 19% lower than April last year
- 5.79% higher than the Florida average
- 21.57% higher than the US average
- 826th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 461 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 43 since April last year
- 27,810th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,899 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,888 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$183.58 per month
- 1.44% lower than last month
- 6.27% higher than April last year
- 12.9% higher than the Florida average
- 34.91% higher than the US average
- 897th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 33 since April last year
- 30,866th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 42 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,464 since April last year
Sebring, FL Electricity Overview
Sebring averages a residential electricity price of 18.05 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 948th out of 960 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $183.58 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Approximately 44,170,639.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Sebring from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 401st worst in Florida for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sebring
Sebring residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sebring, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.89 | 180.69 | 21,419,103.38 | 3,832,177,861 | |
| Glades Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.98 | 199.38 | 174,321.85 | 33,087,026.21 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sebring, Florida include: 33870, 33872, 33875, 33876
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Avon Park, FL Electricity Overview
Avon Park averages a residential electricity price of 17.21 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 785th out of 960 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $179.98 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Approximately 39,656,523.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Avon Park from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 401st worst in Florida for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Avon Park
Avon Park residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Avon Park, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Lake Placid, FL Electricity Overview
Lake Placid averages a residential electricity price of 18.43 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which ranks the city 950th out of 960 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $190.24 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Duke Energy Florida is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Approximately 9,921,267.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Lake Placid from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,077.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 19th worst in Florida for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Placid
Lake Placid residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Placid, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 17.89 | 180.69 | 21,419,103.38 | 3,832,177,861 | |
| Glades Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 18.98 | 199.38 | 174,321.85 | 33,087,026.21 |
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Electricity Production in Highlands County, Florida
Power Plants in Highlands County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Placid Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Highlands County | FL | Solar | 67,192 |
Highlands County, Florida Details
Emitting 406,264,390.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Highlands County is the 719th worst in the nation for total emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 3,846.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 2194th highest for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The county has one power generation plant. Highlands County's power plants most often use Solar, which accounts for 67,453 megawatt hours (or 100.39%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Highlands County, Florida?
The largest electricity provider in Highlands County, Florida by total customer count is Duke Energy Florida.
How many power plants are in Highlands County, Florida?
There is one power plant located in Highlands County, Florida
Which electricity companies offer service in Highlands County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Florida | 103,588 |
| 2 | Florida Power & Light | 46,301 |
| 3 | Glades Electric Cooperative | 4,570 |
| 4 | Peace River Electric | 2,097 |
How many electric companies offer service in Highlands County, Florida?
There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Highlands County, Florida.
