Compare Florida's major electric utilities including FPL, Duke Energy, TECO, and Gulf Power.
Key Differences
Understanding the differences between providers helps you evaluate whether your current plan offers competitive rates for your area.
Frequently Compared: Florida City Rates
Compare electricity rates and utility providers across popular Florida cities. Each city guide includes rate plans, bill breakdowns, and local assistance programs.
The average residential electricity rate in Florida is approximately 13–14¢ per kWh, which is close to the national average. Rates vary by utility — municipal providers like OUC and JEA often charge less than investor-owned utilities like FPL and Duke Energy Florida. Knowing your local average helps you understand whether the rate on your bill is in line with what other customers pay.
Does Utility Check support Florida utilities?
Yes. Utility Check supports all major Florida utilities including FPL, Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric (TECO), JEA, and OUC. Upload your bill and we independently verify your charges, check your rate plan, and confirm whether your bill math is correct.
Is Florida's electricity market regulated?
Florida has a fully regulated electricity market, meaning you cannot choose your electricity provider — your utility is determined by your address. The Florida Public Service Commission oversees rates. Because you can't switch providers, verifying that you're on the right rate plan within your utility is especially important.
How can I check if my Florida electricity bill is accurate?
Upload your bill to Utility Check for an independent, line-by-line verification. We recalculate your charges, compare your effective rate to your utility's published rates, and flag anything that looks off — including storm protection surcharges, fuel adjustment charges, and base rate discrepancies. If everything checks out, you get confirmation and peace of mind.