FPL Tiered Rate Plans

How FPL tiered electricity rates work. Understand baseline allowances, tier thresholds, and strategies to stay in lower-cost tiers.

How Tiered Rates Work

FPL's tiered rate structure charges different prices based on how much electricity you use. The first tier (baseline) has the lowest rate. As your usage exceeds each tier threshold, the rate per kWh increases. This means the more you use, the more expensive each additional kWh becomes.

Baseline Allowances

Your baseline allowance is the amount of electricity FPL considers essential for basic needs. It varies by climate zone, season, and whether you have electric heating. Staying within your baseline allowance keeps you in the lowest-cost tier and can save you significantly compared to exceeding it.

Staying in Lower Tiers

Monitor your daily usage through FPL's app or website. Spread energy-intensive activities across the billing period rather than concentrating them. Consider energy-efficient appliances and LED lighting to reduce your baseline consumption. If you consistently exceed Tier 1, a time-of-use plan might save you more.

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