In July 2026, businesses in Florida paid an average of 11.37¢ per kWh, the 12th cheapest of the 50 states and DC and 21.7% below the U.S. commercial average of 14.53¢.
That price is roughly flat compared with a year earlier (up 0.6%).
Over the past 12 months the average commercial customer in Florida used 6,341 kWh a month and paid $741 (U.S.: $896).
Average business electric bill in Florida
The average commercial customer in Florida paid $741 a month over the last 12 months, the 25th lowest of the 50 states and DC. In July 2026 the average business bill was $854. These averages mix small shops with large offices and stores, so use the table below to estimate a bill for your own usage.
What would a business pay?
| Monthly use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 kWh × 11.37¢ | $568.50 | $6,822 |
| 10,000 kWh × 11.37¢ | $1,137.00 | $13,644 |
| 50,000 kWh × 11.37¢ | $5,685.00 | $68,220 |
Commercial electricity rates in Florida by month
Business power in Florida cost 11.37¢ per kWh in July 2026, compared with 15.03¢ for homes and 9.17¢ for industrial users. See home electricity rates in Florida.
Utilities serving businesses in Florida
Florida Power & Light Co serves the most business customers in Florida, with 662,301 commercial accounts.
| Utility | Business customers | Avg. business rate |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | 662,301 | 10.94¢ |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 216,448 | 13.03¢ |
| Tampa Electric Co | 91,315 | 12.61¢ |
| JEA | 61,463 | 11.43¢ |
| Orlando Utilities Comm | 33,940 | 10.24¢ |
| Lee County Electric Coop, Inc | 30,441 | 12.18¢ |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc | 23,310 | 11.60¢ |
| Sumter Electric Coop, Inc | 23,015 | 18.97¢ |
| Withlacoochee River Elec Coop | 22,064 | 10.88¢ |
| City of Lakeland | 14,990 | 9.78¢ |
"Avg. business rate" is what each utility's full-service commercial customers paid on average in 2025 (revenue ÷ kWh sold), shown only for utilities with at least 100 business customers.
Can businesses choose an electricity supplier in Florida?
No. Businesses in Florida buy electricity from the utility that serves their address, at rates approved by the state regulator or the utility's board.
How to lower your business electricity cost
- Check your rate schedule. Utilities put businesses on rate classes by size and usage. Ask your utility whether another schedule, such as a time-of-use rate, fits how you use power.
- Manage demand charges. If your bill has a demand charge, it is set by your highest short burst of usage in the month. Staggering when large equipment starts can lower it.
- Cut usage where it is cheapest to do so. Lighting, heating and cooling controls usually pay back fastest; many utilities offer business efficiency rebates.
Business electricity rates in neighboring states
| State | Price per kWh |
|---|---|
| Florida | 11.37¢ |
| Georgia | 12.54¢ |
| Alabama | 14.83¢ |
Florida business electricity FAQ
What is the average business electric bill in Florida?
Commercial customers in Florida paid an average of $741 a month over the last 12 months, using 6,341 kWh. This average covers every kind of business, from small shops to large offices, so a small business will usually pay much less.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Florida?
The average commercial rate was 11.37¢ per kWh in July 2026, 21.7% below the U.S. average of 14.53¢. Industrial customers paid 9.17¢ per kWh, and homes paid 15.03¢.
Can businesses choose their electricity supplier in Florida?
No. Businesses in Florida buy electricity from the utility that serves their address, so savings come from the right rate schedule, lower peak demand and efficiency.
What is a demand charge?
Many commercial rates include a demand charge based on the highest amount of power (kW) a business draws during a short interval, often 15 or 30 minutes, in the billing month. Starting large equipment at different times can lower it.
FL commercial and industrial electricity prices and bills: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail sales data (forms EIA-861M and EIA-861), latest month July 2026. Utilities: EIA-861 (2025). Bills and usage are revenue and sales divided by customers. Last updated 2026-10-20.