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About Lakeland Electric
Lakeland Electric is a municipally owned organization headquartered in Lakeland, Florida and serving customers in 4 cities in Florida such as the cities of Lakeland, Bartow, Auburndale, Medulla CDP, and Lakeland Highlands CDP. The average residential electricity rate for patrons of Lakeland Electric is approximately 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.07% less than the average state price of 15.67 cents. In 2022 they sold 98.84% of their disposition to end users (known as retail sales). Electricity plants owned by Lakeland Electric produced 2,476,533 megawatt hours and an additional 172,871 megawatt hours were acquired by way of wholesale channels. In 2022, they made a total of $398,229,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $373,514,800 coming from retail sales to end users and $5,775,500 from wholesale electricity sales.
Patrons of the supplier pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $157.81. This is 16.56% more than the nationwide average of $135.39. Customers of the provider are faced with 1.19 power outages on average each year, with outages lasting about 73.36 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. Lakeland Electric is the 13th largest supplier out of 51 electricity companies in the state based on customer count. The provider is the 12th highest out of 51 in the state for total megawatt hours generated using natural gas.
Lakeland Electric Net Metering
Customers of Lakeland Electric can take advantage of net metering solutions, which is a positive for both parties. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less economically realistic, as citizens have no way to sell extra energy back into the infrastructure system.
Lakeland Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Lakeland Electric residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
1381st13.31¢Lakeland Electric's Average residential price per kWh
2426th$157.81Average monthly electricity bill for Lakeland Electric's residential customers
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Lakeland Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:501 East Lemon Street
Lakeland, Florida 33801
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Joel Ivy
Lakeland Electric Contact
- Website:www.lakelandelectric.com
- Customer Service Phone:(863) 834-9535
- Contact Page:www.lakelandelectric.com
- Social Media:
Lakeland Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.lakelandelectric.com
- Outage Map:outagemap.lakelandelectric.com
- Outage Phone:(863) 834-4248
- States Served:
- Florida
- Counties Served:
- Polk County
- Major Cities Served:
- Lakeland
- Bartow
- Auburndale
- Medulla CDP
- Lakeland Highlands CDP
- Fuller Heights CDP
- Highland City CDP
- Willow Oak CDP
- Kathleen CDP
- Crystal Lake CDP
Quick Facts About Lakeland Electric
Lakeland Electric produces 2,045,592 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types, which is 12th out of 51 suppliers in Florida.
Lakeland Electric has the 218th highest total electricity generation in the nation, generating 2,045,592 megawatt hours.
Top 3 Shortest Average Electricity Outages
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Top 3 Least Outages Per Year
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Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Lakeland Electric's Power Outages
73.36min.
vs. national average of 137.24 min.
1.19outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.27
Lakeland Electric Energy Makeup
MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
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Lakeland Electric Coverage Map
Lakeland Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 134,546 | 397,811,173.2 | 13 | 100% |
1 states with service
Lakeland Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 787,404 | 7 | 16.91 | $181.21/mo |
1 counties with coverage
Power Plants Owned by Lakeland Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C D McIntosh JrLakeland Electric (100.00%) | Lakeland | FL | Natural Gas | 1,857,483 | 722,496,866.99 | 388.97 | ||
Larsen MemorialLakeland Electric (100.00%) | Lakeland | FL | Natural Gas | 188,109 | 107,561,586.84 | 571.8 |
2 power plants total
Lakeland Electric Fuel Makeup
NATURAL GAS
99.97%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
0.03%
Cities Lakeland Electric Has Coverage
- Auburndale, FL
- Bartow, FL
- Lakeland, FL
- Polk City, FL
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Lakeland Electric FAQ:
What is the phone number for Lakeland Electric?
Lakeland Electric's customer service phone number is (863) 834-9535
What percentage of Lakeland Electric's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel types?
Lakeland Electric produces 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
Who is the CEO of Lakeland Electric?
Lakeland Electric's CEO is Joel Ivy.
When will Lakeland Electric power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Lakeland Electric's consumers is 73.36 minutes.
What is the average bundled bill for Lakeland Electric customers each month?
Customers of Lakeland Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $157.81.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Lakeland Electric customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of Lakeland Electric is 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What cities does Lakeland Electric have customers in to?
Lakeland Electric provides electricity to 4 cities.
What percentage of Lakeland Electric's electricity is generated using renewable fuel sources?
Power plants owned by or associated with Lakeland Electric generate 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Lakeland Electric?
There are 2 power plants owned by or associated with Lakeland Electric.
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-04-15
