Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) Rate Selection Guide
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the second-largest electric utility in the United States by customer count, serving approximately 5.9 million customers across Florida. A subsidiary of NextEra Energy, FPL has deployed smart meters territory-wide enabling hourly and 15-minute interval data access. The utility supports EDI for automated billing but does not offer Green Button or formal third-party API programs.
Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS-1 | Residential Standard | See tariff | Most homes, simple flat rate |
| RTR-1 | Residential TOU | See tariff | Homes with EV charging or flexible usage |
| GS-1 | Small Commercial | See tariff | Small shops and offices under 20 kW |
| GSD-1 | General Service Demand | See tariff | Mid-size businesses 20-499 kW |
| GSDT-1 | General Service Demand TOU | See tariff | Mid-size with flexible loads |
| GSLD-1 | Large Demand | See tariff | Large facilities 500-1,999 kW |
| GSLDT-1 | Large Demand TOU | See tariff | Large facilities with load shifting |
| HLFT-1 | High Load Factor | See tariff | Industrial with consistent 2,000+ kW |
| OS-2 | Outdoor Lighting | See tariff | Street and area lighting |
Market Overview
Florida is a fully regulated electricity market. FPL is the sole provider of generation, transmission, and distribution services within its territory. There is no retail choice, Community Choice Aggregation, or alternative supplier option. Rates are set by the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) through periodic base rate proceedings and fuel cost recovery clauses.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
FPL offers a relatively simple rate structure with a standard residential rate (RS-1), optional time-of-use rates, and tiered commercial/industrial rates based on demand level. FPL rates are generally below the national average, benefiting from efficient combined-cycle natural gas plants and one of the largest solar portfolios in the country.
Effective: January 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | commercial | Small general service customers with demand under 20 kW | Customer charge plus non-demand energy charge. Simple flat-rate structure for small businesses. | — |
| GSD-1 | commercial | General service demand customers with demand 20-499 kW | Customer charge plus demand charge (per kW) plus energy charge (per kWh). Demand measured as highest 30-minute interval. | — |
| GSDT-1 | commercial | General service demand customers who opt into time-of-use pricing (20-499 kW) | TOU energy charges with on-peak/off-peak differential plus demand charge based on on-peak maximum demand. | — |
| GSLD-1 | industrial | Large general service demand customers with demand 500-1,999 kW | Customer charge, demand charge, and energy charge. Demand ratchet applies (billed demand cannot fall below 60% of prior 12-month peak). | — |
| GSLDT-1 | industrial | Large demand customers on time-of-use (500-1,999 kW) | TOU energy with on-peak/off-peak plus demand charge with on-peak demand component. | — |
| HLFT-1 | industrial | High load factor customers with demand 2,000 kW or greater | Designed for large industrial loads with high capacity factor. Lower energy rates for consistently high utilization. | — |
| OS-2 | commercial | Outdoor and street lighting service | Per-fixture charge based on lamp type and wattage. Includes energy, maintenance, and fixture costs. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Small Business / Retail Store
Small commercial establishment with demand under 20 kW - shops, cafes, small offices.
GS-1 keeps billing simple with no demand charge, making costs predictable for small businesses. The single energy rate means no penalty for equipment startups or uneven load patterns.
- LED retrofits are the single highest-ROI investment for small commercial - 50-70% lighting energy reduction.
- Smart thermostats with occupancy sensors reduce HVAC costs during closed hours.
- Monitor demand - if your peak approaches 20 kW, you may be moved to GSD-1 with demand charges.
- FPL offers free energy audits for business customers - schedule one to identify savings.
Mid-Size Commercial (20-499 kW)
Office buildings, retail centers, restaurants, and mid-size facilities with demand 20-499 kW.
At this scale, demand charges become a significant portion of the bill (often 30-40%). GSD-1 is the default, but GSDT-1 (TOU version) may save money if you can shift flexible loads to off-peak.
- Stagger HVAC compressor startups in the morning - simultaneous starts create demand spikes.
- Install a demand controller to shed non-critical loads when approaching your demand setpoint.
- Pre-cool the building before noon when TOU peak begins on GSDT-1.
- Review your demand ratchet - if seasonal, you may benefit from FPL's seasonal demand provisions.
- Consider thermal energy storage (ice or chilled water) for large cooling loads.
Large Industrial / Campus (500+ kW)
Large commercial, institutional, or industrial facilities with demand exceeding 500 kW.
Large customers face significant demand charges and a 60% demand ratchet (billed demand cannot fall below 60% of prior 12-month maximum). HLFT-1 rewards high load factor operations with lower rates.
- Maintain high load factor (>70%) to qualify for HLFT-1 and avoid the demand ratchet penalty.
- Enroll in FPL On Call program - earn credits for agreeing to reduce load during system emergencies.
- Install power factor correction to avoid reactive demand penalties and reduce apparent power.
- Evaluate primary voltage service (13.8 kV or 69 kV) for voltage-level discounts on large loads.
- Consider combined heat and power (CHP) if you have simultaneous thermal and electric loads.
Historical Rate Trends
FPL rates have historically been below the national average, benefiting from efficient natural gas generation and minimal transmission congestion. Recent increases reflect infrastructure investment, solar buildout, and hurricane hardening costs, though FPL rates remain competitive regionally.
January 1, 2022
Four-year base rate settlement approved by FPSC. First-year increase reflected grid hardening, solar expansion, and system reliability investments.
+6.5%January 1, 2023
Second year of base rate settlement plus fuel cost adjustment. Fuel clause increase driven by elevated natural gas prices throughout 2022.
+3.8%January 1, 2024
Hurricane Ian and Nicole storm cost recovery surcharge phased in. Solar base rate adjustment for new capacity additions.
+4.2%January 1, 2025
Final year of rate settlement. Fuel cost clause decreased as natural gas prices stabilized. Net effect was modest increase from base rate step.
+2.1%January 1, 2026
New base rate case effective. Includes undergrounding program expansion, battery storage deployment, and continued SolarTogether program costs.
+5.3%Overall trend: FPL rates have increased moderately over the past several years but remain below the national average. The utility's investment in solar (largest utility solar fleet in the US) and storm hardening drives upward pressure, partially offset by efficient gas generation and declining fuel costs.
Next expected change: Mid-2026 (fuel cost adjustment)
Cost Optimization Strategies
While FPL rates are relatively low, Florida's heavy AC loads and growing electricity consumption create opportunities for meaningful savings. Demand management is critical for commercial customers, while residential savings come primarily from efficiency and solar.
Demand Management
For: Commercial and industrial (>20 kW)
For GSD-1 and GSLD-1 customers, demand charges represent 30-40% of the total bill. Install demand monitoring and automated load shedding to cap peak demand. Stagger HVAC, refrigeration, and process equipment startups to avoid coincident peaks.
FPL On Call / Load Control Programs
For: All customer classes
Enroll in FPL's demand response programs that provide bill credits in exchange for allowing FPL to reduce your load during system emergencies. Residential customers can enroll water heaters and pool pumps. Commercial customers commit to larger curtailments.
Solar + Net Metering
For: All customer classes
Florida's solar resource is excellent (5.5+ peak sun hours/day). FPL net metering credits exports at full retail rate. For commercial customers, FPL SolarTogether program allows virtual solar subscription without rooftop installation.
TOU Rate Optimization
For: Customers with flexible loads
Customers with flexible loads should evaluate RTR-1 (residential) or GSDT-1 (commercial) time-of-use rates. If you can shift 30%+ of usage to off-peak hours (before noon and after 9 PM), TOU rates reduce the effective average cost per kWh.
Building Envelope & HVAC Optimization
For: All customer classes
In Florida's climate, cooling is 50-60% of most electric bills. Upgrading insulation (R-30 attic, R-13 walls), installing high-SEER HVAC (20+), and adding reflective roof coatings can dramatically reduce cooling load. FPL offers rebates for qualifying efficiency upgrades.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get 15-minute interval demand data from FPL for my commercial building?▾
Sign up for the free Business Energy Manager at fpl.com/business/save/bus-energy-manager.html. After completing the Energy Breakdown Survey (10-15 minutes), you can access up to 2 years of 15-minute interval demand data. Navigate to the Demand Heat Map window and click Download to export data in Excel format. This is available to all FPL business customers at no charge.
Does FPL support Green Button or third-party API access for energy data?▾
No. FPL does not offer Green Button Download, Green Button Connect My Data, or any formal ESPI/OAuth-based API for third-party access. There is no standardized way for aggregators or energy consultants to pull data programmatically. Third parties must work through individual customer authorization and negotiate custom data sharing arrangements with FPL Business Support.
How do I set up EDI with FPL to automate invoice receipt for multiple locations?▾
Email EDI_Inquiry@fpl.com with your company details, preferred communication method (FTP with PGP, SFTP, or IBM Advantis VAN), and a spreadsheet listing all FPL account numbers and service addresses. FPL reviews enrollment in 5-10 business days, then you test in their pre-production system before going live. EDI delivers 810 invoices with full charge detail automatically each billing cycle.
Can an energy consultant access our FPL data without our login credentials?▾
Not through any automated program. FPL has no aggregator portal or OAuth-based authorization. Your options are: (1) manually export data from Business Energy Manager and share the Excel files, (2) set up EDI and route invoice files to your consultant, or (3) contact FPL Business Support to negotiate a custom data sharing agreement requiring written customer authorization.
What's the difference between FPL's residential Energy Dashboard and Business Energy Manager?▾
The residential Energy Dashboard shows hourly, daily, and monthly usage in a web-only view - no file export is available. Business Energy Manager provides 15-minute demand data, supports Excel download via the Demand Heat Map, allows multi-account grouping for portfolio management, and offers up to 2 years of history. Both are free but business accounts get significantly more granular and exportable data.
How does FPL's EDI payment system work for paying multiple accounts?▾
FPL supports EDI 820 payments via ACH using CTX format (up to 9,999 addenda records per transaction) or CCD+ format (80-character addenda). You can pay all your FPL accounts in a single ACH transmission with detailed remittance information in the addenda records. Email ACHEnrollment@fpl.com to set up. Payments settle in 1-2 business days.
Is there any way to get real-time energy data from FPL for demand management?▾
FPL's smart meters communicate usage data but the fastest public-facing access is next-day through Business Energy Manager. There is no real-time stream available to customers. For demand management, use the 15-minute interval data from the previous day to identify peak patterns, then implement load-shedding strategies during predicted peak windows. FPL's Commercial Demand Response program provides event notifications when curtailment is needed.
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