Florida Power & Light Co
Investor Owned · Full service
13.7¢ per kWh, residential average
Living here
Electric company in Gainesville
Florida Power & Light Co and other utilities serving Alachua County, with average home electricity prices.
Duke Energy Florida, LLC
Investor Owned · Full service
16.6¢ per kWh, residential average
Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc
Cooperative · Full service
13.1¢ per kWh, residential average
Gainesville Regional Utilities
Municipal · Full service
14.9¢ per kWh, residential average
Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc
Cooperative · Full service
13.6¢ per kWh, residential average
Estimate a monthly bill
kWh
About $123 a month at Florida Power & Light Co’s average of 13.7¢/kWh
Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.
- Florida Power & Light Co13.7¢
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC16.6¢
- Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc13.1¢
- Gainesville Regional Utilities14.9¢
- Florida average14.1¢
- US average15.5¢
Questions
Who provides electricity in Gainesville?
Florida Power & Light Co, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc, Gainesville Regional Utilities, Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc serve Alachua County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.
How much does electricity cost in Gainesville?
Florida Power & Light Co averaged 13.7¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (Florida average 14.1¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $123.
How do I start electric service in Gainesville?
Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Alachua County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.