Electric

Your electric bill consists of these charges:

Customer Charge – A fixed monthly amount to cover the cost of your service, meter and billing. This charge is applied regardless of the quantity of electricity used. It cannot be changed by the Company with out approval from the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) through a rate case.

Base Energy Charge Electric – The cost per unit of kilowatt-hours (kWh) used, to cover the cost of distribution charges. Energy and conservation charges are combined in this line item.

Fuel Adjustment - Electric – Also referred as Purchase Power Adjustment (PPA) is the actual cost of the electricity. The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) establishes the maximum rate FPU can charge yearly.

Franchise Fee (%) NG & Electric– A fee paid to local governments for the right to utilize public property to provide utility service.

Municipal Tax (%) - Tax levied by City/County on energy billed. Tax is remitted to the City/County.

Gross Receipts Tax (usage) NG & Electric – Tax levied by the State of Florida on energy billed. Tax is remitted to the State of Florida.

Sales Tax – (All Commercial customers) – (%) – Tax levied by the State of Florida on energy & some services billed. Tax is remitted to the State of Florida.

Late Fee - $5.00 or 1.5%; whichever is greater.

Reading your electric bill, like reading your meter, can help you budget your energy use. Your FPU account is a charge account-you use the energy you need each month, and we read your meter at the end of your billing period and bill you for the amount you have used.

Your electric bill is calculated in kilowatt-hours (kWh) used in a monthly billing cycle. An electric meter measures kWh. A kWh is 1000 watts of electricity used for one hour. One 100 watt bulb burning for 10 hours equals one kWh. As the meter is read from month to month, the difference in these readings accounts for your consumption and you are billed accordingly.

Due to weekends, holidays or the length of the month, the total days between each meter reading may vary. So it's possible for your monthly usage to increase or decrease from the previous billing period even though your average daily use remains the same.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
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QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about a bill, call your local FPU office and a customer service representative will be happy to assist you. Your local number for FPU can be found at the top of your bill or click here.