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FLORIDA UTILITY FACTS · CHECKED OCTOBER 16, 2026
Generate electricity on your roof instead of buying every kilowatt-hour from the grid. The case for solar starts with the facts—not a promise that utility rates only rise.
TAMPA ELECTRIC / TECO
TECO reports a typical bill rising from $118.07 in December 2021 to $156.43 in August 2026. That is a nominal, multi-year comparison—not a yearly increase.
Its January 2026 increase was $8.88 per 1,000 kWh. But the August removal of a temporary storm charge reduced bills by $19.95 per 1,000 kWh. Both the increase and the reduction belong in the story.
TECO’s rate history and current explanation ↗FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
The approved 2026 example for most of Florida rose from $134.14 to $136.64 at 1,000 kWh. FPL’s October 2026 bill explanation still shows $136.64.
This is a typical residential bill, not a universal cents-per-kWh rate. Northwest Florida has a different comparison; local taxes, fees and credits can change the actual total.
FPL’s approved agreement · November 20, 2025 ↗FPL’s October 2026 bill explanation ↗DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA
Duke announced about $44 less per 1,000 kWh in March 2026 than January: roughly $33 from storm-charge removal and $11 from a seasonal reduction.
This historical comparison is not today’s total bill or a permanent annual discount. A solar proposal should use the current account tariff and account for seasonal changes—not extend a temporary surcharge for 25 years.
Duke’s bill-change notice · January 14, 2026 ↗Residential 1,000-kWh examples, with different comparison periods. Not a ranking of utilities or a solar savings forecast. Confirm the provider and tariff on your bill; municipal and cooperative utilities have their own rules.
WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE SOLAR
A well-designed system can reduce purchased electricity and your exposure to price changes on the energy it replaces. Savings depend on production, consumption, export credits and the complete project cost.
Fixed-payment terms, when offered, can make the solar portion more predictable. They do not freeze utility charges, and leases or financing may have escalators, fees or other conditions to review.
For outage protection, pair solar with compatible storage and properly configured backup equipment. Standard grid-connected panels alone generally shut down during outages. DOE: solar and backup power ↗
When your roof and sunlight are suitable, the equipment fits your needs, and the full cost compares favorably with buying that electricity from your utility. Heavy shade, near-term roof replacement or unfavorable payment terms may change the answer. DOE homeowner guide ↗
Compare solar payments + remaining utility charges + expected maintenance against the utility-only alternative over the same period. Test flat and lower utility-rate scenarios as well as increases.
Net metering does not mean every bill disappears. For example, FPL states a $30 minimum base bill; year-end surplus is credited at its average annual generation cost, not promised as a retail-rate cash payout. Other charges can apply. FPL net-metering rules ↗
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