FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison for May 2019

FMEA’s Bill Comparison for May 2019 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $12.87 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 five categories; while Lakeland Electric reported the lowest bill in four. The City of Tallahassee reported the lowest in two categories and the City of Alachua in one.

For residential bills, out of three categories; the City of Bartow reported the lowest bills in all categories.

For commercial bills, out of eight ranked categories; Lakeland Electric reported the lowest bill in three categories. The City of Tallahassee and the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in two categories each and the City of Alachua in one.

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

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 May, click here.