Northeast Florida Residents Face Varied Electricity Costs Amid Summer Heat
Electricity costs in Northeast Florida vary significantly depending on the utility provider, impacting residents during the summer heat. Florida Public Utilities customers in Nassau County face the highest rates, with monthly bills for 1,000 kilowatt hours reaching $161.04. Beaches Energy offers the lowest rates at $127.90, though this will increase slightly in August. JEA, serving most of Duval County, has seen fluctuating costs due to fuel charges, with bills dropping from $150.25 in May to $135.48 in July. Local taxes and fees further influence the total bill, with Jacksonville residents paying more than those in St. Johns County. Utilities are encouraging customers to adopt energy-saving measures to mitigate high costs. (Source: Jacksonville.com, Source time: Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:02:01 GMT) 
