Lakeland Electric Rate Increases

Lakeland Electric customers will see small increases on their monthly bills starting Sept. 1 as the utility adjusts for higher fuel costs and environmental projects.

Fuel rate: Rising from $41.50 to $43.50 per megawatt hour

Adds to $2.40/month for a typical household using 1,200 kWh

Effective Sept. 1, 2025

Environmental compliance charge: From $1.17 to $1.85 per megawatt hour

Adds about $0.81/month

Effective Oct. 1, pending City Commission approval Sept. 15

Together, the increases will add about $3.20/month to the average customer’s bill. 

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