FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for September 2020

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for September 2020 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $14.38 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh.

Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, Tampa Electric Company reported the lowest bills in seven categories, the City of Mount Dora in six and the City of Williston and Lakeland Electric in one category each.

For residential bills, out of three categories, Tampa Electric Company reported the lowest bills in two and the City of Williston in one.

For commercial bills, out of eight ranked categories, Tampa Electric Company reported the lowest bills in four categories, the City of Mount Dora in three and Lakeland Electric in one.

In the industrial sector, out of four ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in three categories and Tampa Electric Company reported the lowest in one.

The FMEA Electric Bill Comparison provides a fair comparison of customer bills served by different utilities. The report includes utility rates, average franchise fees of six percent, and local payments in lieu of taxes.

To view the full report for the month of September, click here.