Utility resources · Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Your FPL bill, line by line
An FPL residential bill has a fixed base charge, two big per-kWh charges (base energy and fuel), a few smaller per-kWh "clause" charges, and taxes and local fees. Since FPL charges more per kWh above 1,000 kWh a month, the last kWh on a big summer bill costs more than the first.
Short answer
- An FPL bill has a fixed base charge of $10.52 a month, per-kWh base energy and fuel charges that are higher above 1,000 kWh, smaller per-kWh clause charges, and taxes and local fees.
- FPL's own example for October 2026 is $136.64 for 1,000 kWh, before franchise charges and local taxes.
Rates and programs checked against FPL's own pages on October 31, 2026 · Edited by Carlos Gil, publisher. This is an independent guide; we aren't affiliated with FPL.
Your bill, line by line
| Line on the bill | What it pays for | Changes with your kWh? |
|---|---|---|
| Base charge | The meter, billing and customer service. Applies whether or not you use electricity. | No. Fixed each month. |
| Base energy charge | FPL's non-fuel costs to produce and deliver power. | Yes, per kWh, with a higher price above 1,000 kWh. |
| Fuel charge | The cost of fuel for each kWh. | Yes, per kWh, higher above 1,000 kWh. |
| Storm protection (SPPCRC) | Grid hardening. | Yes, per kWh. |
| Environmental (ECRC) | Environmental compliance. | Yes, per kWh. |
| Conservation (ECCR) | FPL's conservation programs. | Yes, per kWh. |
| Capacity (CCRC) | Power bought from non-FPL resources and certain nuclear costs. | Yes, per kWh. |
| Transition credit | Aligning former Gulf Power and FPL rates; FPL says it declines to zero by January 1, 2027. | Yes, a small credit per kWh. |
| Gross receipts tax and regulatory assessment fee | 2.6% of gross revenues, per FPL. | Yes, as a share of the other charges. |
| Franchise charge and utility taxes | Set by your city or county. | Varies by local government. |
FPL's own example for October 2026: a 1,000 kWh residential bill is $136.64, including $3.54 of gross receipts tax and regulatory assessment fee, before franchise charges and local taxes. The Florida Public Service Commission's comparison for October to December 2026 lists the same $136.64. Our estimate below reproduces FPL's $133.10 of charges before that tax.
Minimum base bill: residential customers whose base charge plus base energy charge comes to less than $30 pay a $30 minimum base bill.
Time-of-use option: FPL's rate sheet lists an optional residential time-of-use rider (RTR-1) that adds 14.410¢ per kWh to the base energy charge on-peak and takes 6.157¢ off it off-peak, with fuel adjustments as well. We haven't verified its on-peak hours, so we don't model it. See how time-of-use rates work.
Current residential rates
Verified October 31, 2026Residential Service (RS-1), October 2026 rate sheet. Base charge: $10.52 a month.
| Charge (¢ per kWh) | First 1,000 kWh | Above 1,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Base energy charge | 7.865 | 8.865 |
| Fuel charge | 2.893 | 3.893 |
| Storm protection charge | 0.995 | 0.995 |
| Environmental charge | 0.345 | 0.345 |
| Conservation charge | 0.148 | 0.148 |
| Capacity charge | 0.052 | 0.052 |
| Transition credit | -0.040 | -0.040 |
| Price of the next kWh | 12.258 | 14.258 |
Before gross receipts tax and regulatory assessment fee (about 2.6%), franchise charges and local utility taxes.
What a bill comes to before taxes
| kWh in the bill | Charges before taxes | Average ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | $71.82 | 14.36 |
| 1,000 | $133.10 | 13.31 |
| 1,500 | $204.41 | 13.63 |
| 2,000 | $275.68 | 13.78 |
Try your own usage
| Base charge | $10.52 |
|---|---|
| Base energy charge | $78.65 |
| Fuel charge | $28.93 |
| Storm protection charge | $9.95 |
| Environmental charge | $3.45 |
| Conservation charge | $1.48 |
| Capacity charge | $0.52 |
| Transition credit | −$0.40 |
| Before taxes and local fees | $133.10 |
The next kWh at this usage costs about 14.26¢ before taxes. Not included: gross receipts tax and regulatory assessment fee (about 2.6%), franchise charges and local utility taxes.
- FPL's own typical 1,000 kWh residential bill for October 2026 is $136.64, which includes $3.54 of gross receipts tax and regulatory assessment fee.
- Residential customers whose base charge plus base energy charge comes to less than $30 pay a $30 minimum base bill.
- We apply the 1,000 kWh threshold to each bill as printed on the rate sheet.
Use the price of the next kWh in the appliance cost calculator or upgrade payback calculator.
What 100 kWh is worth on FPL
Charges before taxes and local fees for a bill, and for the same bill with 100 fewer kWh. Below 1,000 kWh every kWh saved comes off the lower price; above it, off the higher one; a bill that straddles the line splits the difference. Use the right one when you value a change in the calculators, and remember that percentage-based taxes and fees come on top. Each charge line is rounded to the cent, as on a bill, so a per-kWh figure here can differ from the rate sheet's price by a hundredth of a cent.
| Usage change | Charges before | Charges after | Saved | Per kWh saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 → 700 kWh | $108.58 | $96.33 | $12.25 | 12.25¢ |
| 1,000 → 900 kWh | $133.10 | $120.86 | $12.24 | 12.24¢ |
| 1,050 → 950 kWh | $140.23 | $126.97 | $13.26 | 13.26¢ |
| 1,200 → 1,100 kWh | $161.62 | $147.36 | $14.26 | 14.26¢ |
| 1,500 → 1,400 kWh | $204.41 | $190.13 | $14.28 | 14.28¢ |
Very low usage and the $30 minimum base bill
FPL's minimum applies to the base portion of a residential bill: the base charge plus the base energy charge. A home that uses very little, such as one empty for most of a billing period, can hit it. At 200 kWh, for example, the base charge and base energy charge come to $26.25, so the bill adds a $3.75 adjustment, and charges before taxes total $38.79. From about 248 kWh up, the base portion reaches $30 on its own and no adjustment applies. The estimator above applies the minimum automatically.
Check your FPL bill in seven steps
- Find the service dates and count the billing days. Divide kWh by days to get kWh per day, the number to compare with earlier bills.
- Read kWh used. If it's above 1,000, expect the base energy and fuel charges to show two prices.
- Check the base charge: $10.52 a month on the October 2026 rate sheet.
- Check the base energy and fuel charges against the rate sheet for that month: 7.865¢ and 2.893¢ per kWh for the first 1,000 kWh, 8.865¢ and 3.893¢ above.
- Add the clause charges (storm protection, environmental, conservation, capacity) and the transition credit, all priced per kWh.
- Expect the gross receipts tax and regulatory assessment fee (2.6% of gross revenues, per FPL) and your city or county's franchise and utility taxes on top.
- Compare the total before taxes with the estimator on this page. A gap usually means a different month's rate sheet: FPL's September 2026 sheet, for example, included a storm restoration recovery refund of −0.797¢ per kWh that is gone from October's.
Official FPL programs and tools
Amounts and terms as FPL states them. Eligibility is decided by FPL, not by us.
- Active when checkedInstant discount
FPL A/C rebate
Florida Power & Light · FPL residential customers
Amount: $200 instant savings on the contractor's invoice
Who qualifies
- Residential home
Requirements
- New indoor and outdoor system
- SEER2 15.2 or higher
- Installed by an FPL Participating Independent Contractor
Official source · Verified October 31, 2026. Rules change; confirm with the administrator before you buy.
- Active when checkedInstant discount
FPL ceiling insulation rebate
Florida Power & Light · FPL residential customers
Amount: $220 instant savings
Who qualifies
- Existing ceiling insulation below R-8
Requirements
- Installed by an FPL Participating Independent Contractor
Official source · Verified October 31, 2026. Rules change; confirm with the administrator before you buy.
- Check availabilityBill credit
FPL On Call
Florida Power & Light · FPL residential customers where offered (FPL notes it may not be in your area yet)
Amount: Central A/C $6/month (April–October); central electric heat $2.75/month (November–March); electric water heater $1.50/month; single-speed pool pump $1.50/month
Who qualifies
- Equipment FPL can cycle off during high demand
Requirements
- FPL may cycle A/C or heat up to 3 hours a day, and water heaters or pool pumps up to 4 hours a day
Official source · Verified October 31, 2026. Rules change; confirm with the administrator before you buy.
- Active when checkedFree service
FPL Energy Manager and online Energy Survey
Florida Power & Light · FPL customers
Amount: Free
Who qualifies
- FPL account
Requirements
- The Energy Simulator needs the online Energy Survey
Official source · Verified October 31, 2026. Rules change; confirm with the administrator before you buy.
- Active when checkedBilling option (not a discount)
FPL Budget Billing
Florida Power & Light · FPL customers
Who qualifies
- Account balance must be zero to start
- After leaving, you can re-enroll after 12 months
Official source · Verified October 31, 2026. Rules change; confirm with the administrator before you buy.
What FPL On Call credits add up to
On Call pays a bill credit for each piece of equipment you let FPL cycle off during high demand. Here are FPL's listed credits and what they come to over a year.
| Equipment | Monthly credit | When | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central air conditioning | $6.00 | April to October | $42.00 |
| Central electric heat | $2.75 | November to March | $13.75 |
| Electric water heater | $1.50 | All year | $18.00 |
| Single-speed pool pump | $1.50 | All year | $18.00 |
| All four | $91.75 |
That total matches FPL's description that customers "could save over $90 a year", but only for a home with all four types of equipment enrolled. In exchange, FPL may cycle air conditioning or heat off for up to 3 hours a day, and a water heater or pool pump for up to 4 hours a day. The credits are flat monthly amounts, so they don't grow with a bigger bill, and FPL notes the program may not be offered in your area yet.
Before you sign up for anything
- Budget Billing smooths payments; it doesn't lower costs. FPL says it "does not reduce your total energy costs": it averages the last 12 months and carries the difference forward.
- Rebates through contractors (A/C, ceiling insulation) require FPL's participating contractors. Get the rebate amount written on the quote, then run the payback calculator with the net price.
Frequently asked questions
How much more does FPL charge above 1,000 kWh?
On FPL's October 2026 residential rate, the base energy charge is 7.865¢ per kWh for the first 1,000 kWh and 8.865¢ above, and the fuel charge is 2.893¢ and 3.893¢. With the per-kWh clause charges, the next kWh costs about 12.26¢ below 1,000 kWh and about 14.26¢ above, before taxes.
Does FPL Budget Billing lower my bill?
No. FPL says Budget Billing doesn't reduce total energy costs. It averages the last 12 months so payments are steadier, and carries the difference forward.
What is the minimum bill on FPL?
Residential customers whose base charge plus base energy charge comes to less than $30 pay a $30 minimum base bill, according to FPL's rate sheet.
What rebates does FPL offer?
FPL lists a $200 instant A/C rebate for qualifying new systems rated SEER2 15.2 or higher and a $220 ceiling insulation rebate where existing insulation is below R-8, both through FPL participating contractors. Check fpl.com for current terms.
How can I see my daily FPL usage?
FPL's free Energy Manager shows when, where and how your home uses energy, and its online Energy Survey adds personalized tips. A single monthly bill can't show daily patterns.
Sources
- FPL residential rates, October 2026 (PDF) · checked October 31, 2026
- FPL, Understanding your bill: residential customers (PDF, form 26-4014) · checked October 31, 2026
- FPL Energy Manager · checked October 31, 2026
- FPL Budget Billing · checked October 31, 2026
- FPL On Call · checked October 31, 2026
- FPL residential rates, September 2026 (PDF) · checked October 31, 2026
- Florida PSC, residential bill comparison for 1,000 kWh, effective October 1, 2026 (PDF) · checked October 31, 2026