Is FPL raising rates in 2027?

Yes. The second step of FPL’s approved rate plan starts January 1, 2027. FPL has asked to set the typical 1,000 kWh bill at $141.87, up from $136.64. That figure includes a $3.48 hurricane charge for 2027 and still needs state approval.

What is the new FPL hurricane charge?

FPL has asked for a $3.48 charge per 1,000 kWh for all of 2027. It would cover part of the repair costs from Hurricane Isaias and refill part of FPL’s storm reserve.

Who approves FPL rates?

The Florida Public Service Commission. It approved FPL’s four-year plan for 2026 through 2029 in November 2025 and reviews fuel and storm charges each year.

Can I switch from FPL to another electric company?

Generally no. Florida utilities serve set territories, so your options are to use less power, make your home more efficient or make some of your own power with solar.

Does solar still save money with FPL?

For most FPL homes with a good roof, yes. FPL credits extra solar power at the retail rate, and those credits grow in value as rates rise. A written quote for your home is the only way to know your own payback.

FPL Rates 2026 and 2027: Rate per kWh and Bill Tracker

A typical FPL home using 1,000 kWh pays $136.64 a month in 2026. FPL has asked to set that bill at $141.87 in January 2027. We update this page every time FPL rates change.

Last updated November 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

FPL’s typical 1,000 kWh bill went from $134.14 to $136.64 on January 1, 2026, the first step of a four-year rate plan approved in November 2025.
For January 2027, FPL has asked regulators to set the typical bill at $141.87. That is $1.18 less than the $143.05 FPL projected in 2025, and it already includes a new $3.48 hurricane charge for 2027.
FPL’s own projections show the typical bill reaching $146.24 in January 2028 and $148.15 by December 2029.
Every kWh over 1,000 a month costs about 2 cents more than the first 1,000, which is why summer bills jump.
Solar panels on an FPL home earn bill credits for the power you send back, so each rate increase makes those credits worth more.

FPL Typical Bill Tracker, 2025 to 2029

These are FPL’s figures for a home using 1,000 kWh a month in most of Florida. Fuel charges are reset each year, so future months can still move.

When	Typical 1,000 kWh bill	Change	Status
2025	$134.14		Final
January 2026	$136.64	+$2.50 a month	Final, approved November 2025
January 2027	$141.87	+$5.23 a month	Requested by FPL, includes a $3.48 hurricane charge; waiting on state approval
January 2028	$146.24	About +$4.37 a month	FPL projection
December 2029	$148.15	About +$1.91 a month	FPL projection

Customers in Northwest Florida (the former Gulf Power area) paid $141.36 in 2026, and both regions are set to share one rate from January 2027. For the full story on next year, read what changes on your FPL bill in January 2027.

What Is the FPL Rate per kWh in 2026?

There is no single FPL rate. Your bill adds a monthly base charge to several per-kWh charges. Here are the main ones for standard home service (rate RS-1), from FPL’s January 2026 rate sheet.

Charge	First 1,000 kWh	Each kWh over 1,000
Base charge	$10.52 a month	$10.52 a month
Energy charge	7.865 cents per kWh	8.865 cents per kWh
Fuel charge	2.893 cents per kWh	3.893 cents per kWh
Storm protection	0.995 cents per kWh	0.995 cents per kWh

A few smaller charges for conservation, capacity and environmental programs are added too. All in, FPL’s typical $136.64 bill for 1,000 kWh works out to about 13.7 cents per kWh. Local taxes and fees vary by city.

Why Your FPL Bill Jumps in Summer

FPL charges about 2 cents more for every kWh you use past 1,000 in a month. Many Florida homes use 1,500 to 2,000 kWh in July and August because of air conditioning, pools and electric cars, so those homes pay the higher rate on a big share of their power. That is also where solar helps most: the power your panels make in the afternoon cuts into exactly those expensive kWh. See why your electric bill is so high in the summer.

What FPL Rate Changes Mean for Solar

FPL credits the extra power your panels send to the grid at the same retail rate you pay, so when rates go up, each credit is worth more. A higher bill shortens your payback, the time it takes solar to pay for itself. Your savings still depend on your roof, your usage and your price, so compare more than one written quote.

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FPL Rate Questions, Answered

What is the FPL rate per kWh?
For a typical home using 1,000 kWh a month in 2026, FPL works out to about 13.7 cents per kWh, including the $10.52 base charge. Each kWh over 1,000 costs about 2 cents more.
Is FPL raising rates in 2027?
Yes. The second step of FPL’s approved rate plan starts January 1, 2027. FPL has asked to set the typical 1,000 kWh bill at $141.87, up from $136.64. That figure includes a $3.48 hurricane charge for 2027 and still needs state approval.
What is the new FPL hurricane charge?
FPL has asked for a $3.48 charge per 1,000 kWh for all of 2027. It would cover part of the repair costs from Hurricane Isaias and refill part of FPL’s storm reserve.
Who approves FPL rates?
The Florida Public Service Commission. It approved FPL’s four-year plan for 2026 through 2029 in November 2025 and reviews fuel and storm charges each year.
Can I switch from FPL to another electric company?
Generally no. Florida utilities serve set territories, so your options are to use less power, make your home more efficient or make some of your own power with solar.
Does solar still save money with FPL?
For most FPL homes with a good roof, yes. FPL credits extra solar power at the retail rate, and those credits grow in value as rates rise. A written quote for your home is the only way to know your own payback.