FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison for October 2018

FMEA’s Bill Comparison for October 2018 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $14.30 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh.

Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories; the Town of Havana was the lowest in nine categories, the City of Mount Dora had the lowest bills in five categories and the City of Starke in one.

For residential bill categories, out of three categories; the Town of Havana reported the lowest bills in all three categories.

For commercial bills, out of eight ranked categories; the Town of Havana reported the lowest bill in four categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest rates in three and the City of Starke in one.

In the industrial sector, out of four ranked categories; the Town of Havana and the City of Mount Dora report the lowest bills in two categories each.

The FMEA Bill comparison provides a fair comparison of customer bills served by different utilities. The report includes utility rates, average franchise fees of 6 percent, and local payments in lieu of taxes.

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