Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Florida
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Florida. With an average electricity rate of 15.5¢/kWh and 5.5 peak sun hours per day, Florida homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
Select Your City in Florida
Miami
16¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $180/mo · Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Orlando
15.5¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
Tampa
15.8¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $178/mo · Tampa Electric (TECO)
Jacksonville
15.2¢/kWh · 5.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $172/mo · JEA
St. Petersburg
15.5¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $170/mo · Duke Energy Florida
Fort Lauderdale
16¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $178/mo · Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Hialeah
16¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Tallahassee
15¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · City of Tallahassee Utilities
About Electricity Costs in Florida
Florida residents pay an average of 15.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $175. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Florida could spend an estimated $75,967 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 5.5 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Florida is an excellent state for residential solar installations.
Ready to Go Solar in Florida?
Get a Free Solar Quote for Florida
See exactly how much you can save on electricity in Florida. Our solar experts will design a custom system for your home.
Get Your Free Quote