Lakeland Electric is a publicly owned utility that serves the city of Lakeland, Florida. It was established in 1889 and is one of the oldest municipal electric utilities in the state of Florida. Lakeland Electric provides electric power to approximately 130,000 customers in the city and surrounding areas. The utility offers a variety of services including energy audits, rebates for energy-efficient appliances, and renewable energy programs. Lakeland Electric generates electricity from a mix of sources including natural gas, coal, and renewable energy. The utility is committed to providing reliable and affordable electricity to its customers while also promoting sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
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Lakeland Electric's energy comes from natural gas, coal, and solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 84% of Lakeland Electric's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 15%. Solar provides 1% of Lakeland Electric's electricity.
84%
Natural Gas
15%
Coal
1%
Solar
The average electricity rate for Lakeland Electric customers is 10.94 cents/kWh. Lakeland Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEMAND | TOU | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SHIFT TO SAVE OPTIONAL TIME-OF-DAY | TOU | 5¢ to 18¢ |
In 2021, there were no outages recorded in Lakeland Electric.
Credited to customer's next bill at retail rate; excess reconciled annually at avoided cost rate