FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for December 2021

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for December 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $8.08 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh.

Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in nine categories, the Utilities Commission, City of New Smyrna Beach in five categories, and Homestead Public Services in one category.

For residential bills, out of three categories, Utilities Commission, City of New Smyrna Beach reported the lowest bills in two categories and Homestead Public Services reported the lowest rates in one category.

For commercial bills, out of eight ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in five categories, and Utilities Commission, City of New Smyrna Beach in three categories.

In the industrial sector, out of four ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in all categories.

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.