City of Alachua announces lowest electric rates in the state

Press release from City of Alachua

ALACHUA, Fla. – For years, the City has prioritized supporting our community by offering low-cost, affordable power that is also reliable and sustainable. We are committed to building a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable grid on which community members can count.

As evidence of such efforts, the City was recognized through a rate study conducted by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA). It confirmed that the City of Alachua provides the lowest-cost power across Florida , based on residential bill comparisons between February 2023 and February 2024.

Reliable service

Having reliable electricity is essential, just like having affordable power. We understand how much you depend on your electric service. Customers want their house to be cool when it’s hot outside, and they need electricity to power the essentials of their everyday life. When you flip the switch, you expect the light to come on. We agree.

That’s why we are committed to building a stronger, smarter grid to deliver electricity you can count on in good weather and bad. Our team works year-round to enhance your service and deploy innovative solutions that benefit you every day. When outages do occur, these improvements help us restore your power faster.

Here are some of the ways we are strengthen the system:

• Power Pole Inspections
  Continuously inspect all power poles and replace those that don’t meet our standards for strength.
• Vegetation Management
  Proactively review and trim vegetation near power to prevent outages caused by tree limbs.
• Strengthening main power lines
  Actively convert wood poles to concrete and transitioning main power line from over overhead to underground.

These investments are paying off for our customers, and we remain dedicated to providing you with the best service possible.

Sustainable Energy Solutions

Many customers today want clean energy, as long as electricity stays affordable and reliable. The City looks for clean energy opportunities.

Our Florida sun is what makes Alachua such a beautiful place to live, work, and play. We are committed to keeping it that way by advancing the use of solar energy in our community. We are making the most of Florida’s sunshine, turning it into clean energy and using it to power your home or business. The City is looking into and evaluating solar opportunities for a stable fuel source that results in more stable bills and future savings that benefit everyone.

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