Electric Companies in Florida

Florida Electric Companies

Florida is the second largest producer of electricity after Texas and the third largest consumer of electricity after Texas and California. Two-thirds of the electricity is generated by natural gas-fired power plants. Florida has more than 50 natural gas power plants, the largest of which are Crystal River Energy Complex, Hines Energy Complex, Fort Myers, Martin Power Plant, and West County Energy Center.

35 municipally owned electric companies, 5 investor-owned electric companies, and 18 rural electric cooperatives successfully operate in Florida. The largest electric companies in Florida are Florida Power and Light Company, Duke Energy, and Tampa Electric Company. Florida Power and Light Company primarily serves the south and east of the state, while Duke Energy serves central and north Florida.

The share of solar energy is growing every year. Investor-owned electric companies, municipally owned electric companies and rural electric cooperatives operate solar power plants across the state. Duke Energy and Florida Power and Light Company have the largest solar power plants. They are Hamilton, Babcock Ranch, Barefoot Bay. In 2020, Florida surpassed Arizona for solar power generation and ranked fourth in the nation. Using solar energy allows many Floridians to reduce their energy costs and improve the state's environment.