FPL customers will see their September storm refund end with October bills. FPL’s October 2026 rate sheet removes a refund charge of 0.797 cents per kWh and leaves every other residential charge unchanged. This article also covers what changed in 2026 for FPL and Duke Energy Florida.
Quick Summary
| Utility | Effective Date | Previous Rate | New Rate | Change | Customer Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPL (most of Florida) | October 2026 bills | Storm refund of -0.797 ¢/kWh (September only) | Refund removed | +0.797 ¢/kWh versus September | Typical 1,000 kWh bill: $128.45 in September, roughly back to $136.64 (estimate) |
| Duke Energy Florida | After September 2026 | About $6 reduction (June to September) | Reduction scheduled to end | About +$6/month for a typical 1,000 kWh customer (estimate from Duke’s figures) | Bills return to March-May levels, all else equal |
What Is Changing on October 1, 2026?
FPL’s September rate sheet included a “Storm Restoration Recovery Refund” of 0.797 cents per kWh. It came from a true-up of costs from the 2024 hurricane season. The October rate sheet drops that line. All other residential charges match September: the $10.52 monthly base charge, 7.865 cents per kWh for the first 1,000 kWh, and the fuel, conservation, capacity, environmental and storm protection charges.
Duke Energy Florida said its third rate reduction of 2026 would run from June through September, worth about $6 for a typical 1,000 kWh customer. It came from a true-up of storm-recovery costs.
How Much Could Your Electric Bill Change?
FPL’s own numbers: the typical 1,000 kWh residential bill was $136.64 in August and $128.45 in September.
Our estimate for FPL, first 1,000 kWh, before taxes and fees: base energy 7.865 + conservation 0.148 + capacity 0.052 + environmental 0.345 + storm protection 0.995 + fuel 2.893 - transition credit 0.040 = 12.258 cents per kWh, plus $10.52. The September refund cut that by 0.797 cents, or about $7.97 at 1,000 kWh. FPL’s figures show a drop of about $8.19 once taxes and fees are included. If your usage and other charges stay the same, expect October to look like August.
Above 1,000 kWh, FPL’s energy charge is 1 cent higher and its fuel charge is 1 cent higher, so extra usage costs 2 cents more per kWh.
Which Customers Are Affected?
The figures above apply to FPL residential customers on the RS-1 rate. Northwest Florida is served by a separate FPL rate area with different typical bills, and the time-of-use rate has its own charges. Tampa Electric and city-owned utilities such as JEA and OUC set their own rates and are not covered here.
What Changed in 2026?
The Florida Public Service Commission approved a four-year FPL rate agreement on November 20, 2025, covering 2026 through 2029. FPL said the typical 1,000 kWh bill in most of Florida would rise by $2.50 a month in 2026, from $134.14 to $136.64. Duke Energy Florida said it lowered bills three times in 2026 through storm-charge removal and true-ups, and that these were not cuts to base rates.
What This Means for Homeowners With Solar
FPL’s tariff sheet notes a $30 minimum base bill for residential customers. Solar can reduce your energy and fuel charges, but not below that floor. The usage tiers matter too: because kWh above 1,000 cost more, solar production offsets your most expensive kWh first. We did not review Florida’s net metering rules for this article, so confirm export credits with your utility before sizing a system.
What Homeowners Should Check on Their Electric Bill
- The storm restoration refund line: it should be on September bills and gone in October.
- Base charge, energy charge, fuel charge and storm protection charge.
- Whether your usage crosses 1,000 kWh, which raises your per-kWh rate.
- If you are a Duke customer, the fuel line and any temporary reduction.
What Happens Next?
FPL’s 2026 to 2029 agreement sets its base rate path. Fuel and other clause charges are reviewed each year by the Public Service Commission, so check your January 2027 rate sheet when FPL posts it.
Published: September 30, 2026 Last verified: September 29, 2026
Sources
- FPL Rates and Your Bill: https://www.fpl.com/rates.html
- FPL residential rates, September 2026: https://www.fpl.com/content/dam/fplgp/us/en/rates/pdf/residential-rates-sept2026.pdf
- FPL residential rates, October 2026: https://www.fpl.com/content/dam/fplgp/us/en/rates/pdf/residential-rates-oct2026.pdf
- FPL, PSC approval of 2026-2029 rate agreement (Nov 20, 2025): https://newsroom.fpl.com/2025-11-20-Florida-regulators-approve-FPL-rate-agreement-that-keeps-customer-bills-low,-meets-needs-of-growing-state
- Duke Energy Florida, third rate reduction (May 29, 2026): https://news.duke-energy.com/releases/duke-energy-florida-implements-third-rate-reduction-to-lower-residential-customer-bills-by-approximately-25-in-2026
Fact-Check Before Publication
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September refund of -0.797 ¢/kWh; absent in October | FPL Sept and Oct 2026 rate sheets | Verified |
| All other RS-1 charges identical Sept vs Oct | FPL rate sheets | Verified |
| $10.52 base charge; 7.865 / 8.865 ¢; fuel 2.893 / 3.893 ¢ | FPL Oct 2026 rate sheet | Verified |
| $136.64 (Aug) and $128.45 (Sept) typical bill | FPL Rates and Your Bill page | Verified |
| October bill returns to about $136.64 | Our inference from the rate sheets | Estimate, not stated by FPL |
| $7.97 pre-tax difference at 1,000 kWh | Our calculation from rate sheets | Estimate |
| 2026 typical bill +$2.50 ($134.14 to $136.64) | FPL newsroom, Nov 20, 2025 | Verified |
| $30 minimum base bill | FPL rate sheet note | Verified |
| Duke: about $6 reduction June to September 2026 | Duke news release, May 29, 2026 | Verified |
| Duke: about $6 increase in October | Our inference from Duke’s end date | Estimate; Duke’s own October figure NOT found |
| Tampa Electric, JEA, OUC | Not researched | NOT covered |
| Florida net metering rules | Not researched | NOT covered |
Frequently asked questions
Are Florida electricity rates going up in October 2026?
For FPL customers, the September storm refund ends, so bills return to their pre-refund level. FPL's October rate sheet shows no other residential charge changes.
How much was the FPL storm refund?
FPL said the refund lowered the typical 1,000 kWh bill from $136.64 in August to $128.45 in September, about $8. It stemmed from a true-up of 2024 hurricane restoration costs.
Did Duke Energy Florida's rate reduction end?
Duke said its roughly $6 reduction for a typical 1,000 kWh customer applied from June through September 2026, after a true-up of 2024 storm costs.