What to Compare
FPL serves Southeast Florida and the Atlantic coast; Duke Energy serves Central Florida and the Gulf coast. Your utility is determined by your address—you cannot choose between them.
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Florida Power & Light (FPL/NextEra)
Features and considerations
- Comprehensive storm-hardening program—improved outage restoration
- FPL SolarTogether community solar program available
Limits and questions
- Service territory is fixed—no choice for customers
- Customer service ratings mixed
- Net metering policy changes have reduced solar credits
Duke Energy Florida
Features and considerations
- Serves approximately 1.9 million Florida customers
- Improving storm restoration infrastructure
- Community solar options available
Limits and questions
- Duke Energy has had some rate increase controversies in Florida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Florida Power & Light (FPL/NextEra) | Duke Energy Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Area | Confirm current Florida Power & Light (FPL/NextEra) availability for your address. | Confirm current Duke Energy Florida availability for your address. |
| Average Residential Rate | Ask the Florida Power & Light (FPL/NextEra) provider to document average residential rate for the exact offer. | Ask the Duke Energy Florida provider to document average residential rate for the exact offer. |
| Net Metering (Solar) | Full retail rate credit (check current policy) | Full retail rate credit (check current policy) |
| Storm Response | Investing heavily in storm-hardening | Investing in storm-hardening |
| Community Solar | FPL SolarTogether program | Duke Energy Shared Solar |
| Customer Satisfaction | Ask the Florida Power & Light (FPL/NextEra) provider to document customer satisfaction for the exact offer. | Ask the Duke Energy Florida provider to document customer satisfaction for the exact offer. |
| Can You Choose? | No—territory is fixed by address | No—territory is fixed by address |
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I lower my FPL or Duke Energy bill in Florida?
Compare Florida Power & Light (FPL/NextEra) and Duke Energy Florida on service area, average residential rate, net metering, using the actual models or local proposals. Ask for supporting documentation and a written explanation of how the proposed option meets your needs.
Does FPL or Duke Energy offer better solar net metering?
Both FPL and Duke Energy in Florida currently offer net metering at the full retail rate (meaning you receive a credit equal to the retail price of electricity for each kWh you export to the grid). Florida's net metering policy has been subject to legislative debate. Both utilities have published their current net metering terms—check directly with your utility for current rate details before sizing a solar system.
Which Florida utility has the most reliable power?
Both utilities are investing heavily in storm hardening following major hurricanes.
Consumer resources
Use these official resources when evaluating an offer. They provide general guidance and do not establish a winner between these options.
- FTC: checking home-repair offers and written agreements — General consumer guidance; not evidence of either brand's price or performance.