Electricity: who covers what
- FPL (Florida Power & Light, NextEra Energy): Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Treasure Coast, parts of Gulf Coast and north. fpl.com.
- Duke Energy Florida: Tampa Bay, Pinellas, Pasco, Marion, Citrus, Volusia. duke-energy.com.
- TECO Tampa Electric: Hillsborough and surroundings.
- JEA: Jacksonville municipal.
- OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission): Orlando municipal.
- Lakeland Electric, Gainesville Regional, Tallahassee Utilities: other municipals.
- Rates: $0.12-0.17/kWh typical 2026 residential (varies by provider, season, usage).
Water and sewer
- County or municipal utility.
- Typical rates: $30-100/month residential by usage and area.
- Water often metered; sewer calculated on water usage.
- Many FL counties have watering restrictions: 2 days/week by odd/even address.
- For isolated properties: well water + septic system to maintain separately.
Natural gas and propane
- Natural gas available in some urban areas: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville (TECO People's Gas, Florida City Gas).
- Outside served zones: propane in bottles or tank (Suburban Propane, AmeriGas, Ferrellgas).
- Many FL homes are all-electric (heat, water heater, stove) — no gas at all.
Setup: what you need
- ID: driver license (FL or any country), Canadian passport acceptable.
- SSN or ITIN for credit check. Without: typically cash deposit ($100-300).
- Proof of ownership: warranty deed or recent tax bill.
- Service address.
- US bank account recommended for ACH autopay. Otherwise credit card or mailed check.
For Canadian snowbird
- Ask about seasonal vacant home rate or adjustment if applicable (rare, but exists at FPL and Duke).
- Keep electricity on during absence (AC at 80°F min) to prevent mold.
- Water may be shut off at the main during absence (per concierge advice).
- Set up auto-pay to avoid disconnection during 4-6 month absence.
- Plan a US bank account (RBC Bank US, BMO Harris, TD US) for easy ACH without FX fees.
Formulaires officiels et pages de référence
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Sources and references
Public sources verified as of the last review date (Florida Statutes, Florida Department of Revenue, Citizens, FEMA, DBPR).
- FPL (Florida Power & Light, NextEra Energy). fpl.com
- Duke Energy Florida. duke-energy.com
- Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). floridapsc.com