Palm Beach County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Palm Beach County, Florida Electricity Overview
Non-renewable sources are used in the generation of 97.53% of the megawatt hours produced in Palm Beach County, ranking it 6th out of 3230 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types.
Palm Beach County ranks 107th out of 3230 counties in the United States in solar power production, with 304,912 megawatt hours produced from solar power.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Palm Beach County is Florida Power & Light.
Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has decreased by 2.55% over the last 12 months in Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County is the 579th highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the US, with a population of 1,518,477 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 29,162,128.3.
Palm Beach County's average residential electricity rate is 14.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.75% less than the nationwide average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
17,034,816 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.22 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
29,162,128 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
721,703 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
28,440,425 MWh
Production per Capita
19.2 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
6,874,832,444 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,527.45 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in West Palm Beach
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Rates and Production Categories
West Palm Beach Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.15¢ per kWh
- 1.45% lower than last month
- 10.43% lower than April last year
- 3.45% lower than the Florida average
- 16.34% lower than the US average
- 494th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 27 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 42 since April last year
- 10,777th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,415 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,492 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.95¢ per kWh
- 0.91% lower than last month
- 6.78% higher than April last year
- 1.08% lower than the Florida average
- 7.26% lower than the US average
- 525th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since April last year
- 16,963rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 553 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,828 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$136.36 per month
- 1.25% higher than last month
- 18.96% lower than April last year
- 5.25% higher than the Florida average
- 20.94% higher than the US average
- 808th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 58 since April last year
- 27,725th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,597 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,965 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$166.19 per month
- 1.57% lower than last month
- 4.66% higher than April last year
- 2.2% higher than the Florida average
- 22.13% higher than the US average
- 505th in the state out of 958 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 27,750th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 413 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,174 since April last year
West Palm Beach, FL Electricity Overview
Residents living in West Palm Beach are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and United States average prices of 15.12 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city's use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation is 3.11 megawatt hours per capita. Power plants in the city have accomplished a 6.52% rise the use of renewable fuel types versus non-renewable fuels.
Electricity consumption in West Palm Beach results in the release of 1,590,498,980.63 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is the 4th largest emissions amount in the state out of 960 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 13,153.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 4th ranked city in Florida for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is the fuel of choice in West Palm Beach, with 54.62% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste at 44.69% and Natural Gas at 0.70% of production. West Palm Beach has 2 electricity plants, which is the 5th highest out of any city in Florida.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Palm Beach, 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in West Palm Beach, Florida include: 33411, 33418, 33417, 33409, 33407, 33401, 33406, 33405, 33412
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Boca Raton, FL Electricity Overview
Residents living in Boca Raton are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and United States average prices of 15.12 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $166.19 per month, while the state average is $164.05. Florida Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
As the 28th worst ranked city out of 960 cities in Florida, Boca Raton releases 403,689,139.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 82nd highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 4,077.79 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Boca Raton, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boca Raton
Boca Raton residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Boca Raton, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.94 | 166.07 | 68,983,998 | 10,307,567,070 |
Zips with electric coverage in Boca Raton, Florida include: 33433, 33445, 33444, 33496, 33486, 33487, 33431, 33434, 33432
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Boynton Beach, FL Electricity Overview
Residents living in Boynton Beach are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour . This is less than both the state and United States average prices of 15.12 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $166.19 per month, while the state average is $164.05. Florida Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
As the 43rd worst ranked city out of 960 cities in Florida, Boynton Beach releases 329,754,699.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 401st highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 4,077.79 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Boynton Beach, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Boynton Beach, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | BUNDLED | 14.94 | 166.07 | 68,983,998 | 10,307,567,070 |
Zips with electric coverage in Boynton Beach, Florida include: 33436, 33435, 33462, 33445, 33444, 33426, 33483
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Electricity Production in Palm Beach County, Florida
Power Plants in Palm Beach County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West County Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Palm Beach County | FL | Natural Gas | 20,672,054.15 | 7,690,961,540.57 | 372.05 | ||
| Riviera Beach | FL | Natural Gas | 7,299,909.15 | 2,570,593,331.87 | 352.14 | |||
Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach Co (100.00%) | West Palm Beach | FL | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 534,648 | 828,051,503.62 | 1,548.78 | ||
Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach Co (100.00%) | West Palm Beach | FL | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 307,923 | 575,621,235.72 | 1,869.37 | ||
Sabal Palm Solar CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Palm Beach County | FL | Solar | 156,804 | ||||
Hibiscus Solar Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Westlake | FL | Solar | 148,108 | ||||
Okeelanta CogenerationNew Hope Power Company (100.00%) | Palm Beach County | FL | Agricultural By-products | 42,682 | 103,889,384.45 | 2,434.03 |
Palm Beach County, Florida Details
Electricity consumption in Palm Beach County results in the release of 6,874,832,444.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 22nd largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and 3rd highest in Florida out of 67 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,527.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 10th highest county in Florida for CO2 emissions per capita. The county has 7 electricity plants, which is 34th highest in the US. In Palm Beach County, Natural Gas makes up 95.82% of the fuel types used in electricity generation. Other fuels used include Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste at 1.58% and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste at 1.29% of generation.
Providers In Each City in Palm Beach County:
- Atlantis, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Belle Glade, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Boca Raton, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Boynton Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Briny Breezes, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Cloud Lake, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Delray Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Glen Ridge, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Golf, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Greenacres, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Gulf Stream, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Haverhill, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Highland Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Hypoluxo, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Juno Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Jupiter, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Lake Clarke Shores, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Lake Park, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Lake Worth, Florida:
- City of Lake Worth Utilities: 100.00%
- Lake Worth Beach, Florida:
- City of Lake Worth Utilities: 94.46%
- Florida Power & Light: 5.54%
- Lantana, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Loxahatchee Groves, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Manalapan, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Mangonia Park, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- North Palm Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Ocean Ridge, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Pahokee, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Palm Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Palm Beach Shores, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Palm Springs, Florida:
- City of Lake Worth Utilities: 34.56%
- Florida Power & Light: 65.44%
- Riviera Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Royal Palm Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- South Bay, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- South Palm Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Tequesta, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Wellington, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- West Palm Beach, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
- Westlake, Florida:
- Florida Power & Light: 100.00%
* 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 Palm Beach County, Florida?
The largest electricity supplier in Palm Beach County, Florida by total revenue is Florida Power & Light.
How many power plants are within Palm Beach County, Florida?
There are 7 active electricity plants located in Palm Beach County, Florida
How many electric companies offer service in Palm Beach County, Florida?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What electricity companies offer service in Palm Beach County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Power & Light | 590,175 |
| 2 | City of Lake Worth Utilities | 27,440 |
