Utility rates & providers in Pinellas County, FL

Illustrative monthly bill: St. Petersburg (Duke Energy Florida electric + city water/wastewater + city sanitation), 1,000 kWh & 5,000 gal — Clearwater (TECO) & beach towns differ

Pinellas County packs dense coastal cities into a narrow peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico; cooling load is high, and storm hardening investments show up across electric and water utility filings. St. Petersburg’s illustration uses Duke Energy Florida’s published RS-1 secondary residential components for summer first-block energy plus current clause factors, while potable water, wastewater, and sanitation are billed by the City of St. Petersburg on its adopted utility rate page.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$324.39

Estimated illustrative monthly utilities for Pinellas County are ~$324.39 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate in this pattern: ~$48.59/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Pinellas County is split between major investor-owned utilities: Duke Energy Florida serves much of St. Petersburg, while Tampa Electric (TECO) is common in Clearwater and parts of mid-county. Water and sewer are typically municipal, with St. Petersburg publishing combined utility rates distinct from Clearwater’s ordinance.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-04-13. County overview narrative last verified 2026-04-13.

Illustrative bill — see cards for jurisdiction notes
  • Electric $159.91 (49%)
  • Water $48.59 (15%)
  • Sewer $83.54 (26%)
  • Trash $32.35 (10%)

Utilities here are about 20% higher than the Florida city average, driven mainly by sewer.

  • In Florida, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($32.35 in our estimate).

Clearwater and portions of northern Pinellas more often align with Tampa Electric (TECO) for electric service under Florida PSC comparative statistics, with separate City of Clearwater water and sewer ordinances. Barrier islands and small municipalities can diverge again—never extrapolate St. Petersburg’s line items across the whole county.

Modeled totals below follow St. Petersburg’s dataset fields at 1,000 kWh and 5,000 gallons; use the Clearwater city page when your meter sits in TECO territory.

Utility breakdown by service

Line-item style summary for Pinellas County—figures are from the county overview below, not copied from a single city page. Jurisdiction notes, narrative, and official sources follow in each card.

Electricity

Confirmed

Confirmed — Duke Energy Florida RS-1 secondary residential components at modeled usage (summer first 1,000 kWh energy + clauses)

Provider (illustrative)
Duke Energy Florida
Customer charge
$14.27/mo
Energy (modeled)
$0.1456/kWh
Assumed usage
1,000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$159.91

$0.1456/kWh is the effective all-in modeled rate at 1,000 kWh from Duke RS-1 energy plus published clause factors in cities.json; taxes and account-specific riders may still differ.

Duke publishes retail rate schedules with periodic clause updates—download the effective PDF for the billing month you are reconciling.

Customers in TECO territory (for example much of Clearwater) should use Tampa Electric materials or PSC TECO benchmarks instead of this Duke illustration.

Florida does not offer retail electric choice for standard Duke residential delivery; compare efficiency and assistance programs Duke lists for eligible households.

Official sources

Water

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of St. Petersburg potable water at modeled usage (tiered + TBW pass-through)

Provider (illustrative)
City of St. Petersburg
Base charge
$11.00/mo
Volumetric rate (effective)
$7.517/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$48.59

St. Pete’s schedule layers tiered blocks and a Tampa Bay Water pass-through; $7.517/1,000 gal is the effective volumetric rate stored for 5,000 gallons.

Tampa Bay Water wholesale costs and adopted pass-through language can move volumetric line items even when local base charges look stable.

Clearwater, Largo, and other Pinellas cities publish different ordinances—match the legal provider on your bill.

Irrigation meters and reclaimed water are billed separately when connected.

Official sources

Sewer / wastewater

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of St. Petersburg wastewater base + volumetric commodity on registered water

Provider (illustrative)
City of St. Petersburg
Base charge
$28.54/mo
Commodity
$11.00/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$83.54

Modeled with capacity treated as the monthly base plus $11/1,000 gal on registered water volume, matching the dataset’s capacityCommodity calculation for St. Petersburg.

Sewer averaging rules and irrigation deduct meters can change effective wastewater volumes—read the city’s tariff notes for exceptions.

Lift stations and low-pressure grinder systems may carry surcharge line items for specific service areas.

Septic parcels along eastern Pinellas or coastal pockets should not assume municipal sewer without a connection letter.

Official sources

Trash & recycling

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of St. Petersburg residential sanitation fee on utility rate page

Monthly fee (illustrative)
$32.35

St. Petersburg lists sanitation alongside water and sewer on its adopted utility schedule—verify recycling cart add-ons if applicable.

Pinellas County coordinates regional disposal infrastructure, but residential curbside fees are still adopted by each municipality or franchise zone.

Condo associations and beach STR clusters may bundle waste differently—check association budgets for duplicated service.

Official sources

Summaries rely on Duke Energy Florida tariff PDFs, City of St. Petersburg utility rate pages, Tampa Electric PSC references where Clearwater is discussed, and Florida PSC consumer materials as of the last verified date. Barrier islands, TECO territories, and multi-family master metering require parcel-specific schedules.

Check Internet pricing & availability in Pinellas County

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. That's why we don't estimate internet on this page like we do for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Use our tool to compare providers for your address or ZIP code.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$324.39

County illustrative scenario

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 49% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $14.56.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $18.52 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$7.52 + wastewater ~$11.00).
  • How to save on utility bills in St. Petersburg

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1,000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical bill or PSC comparative statistic; not every meter will match.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
Sources

Full line-item breakdown: St. Petersburg utility page. County overview cards above cite additional regional sources.

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Cities in Pinellas County

Estimated monthly utility totals

Totals use each city's modeled usage and tariffs on file—see the city page for electric, water, sewer, and trash breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
St. Petersburg (illustrative pattern)$324.39
Clearwater$312.63
Largo$281.17
Pinellas Park$355.34

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FAQ

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider and municipal sources for each city in Pinellas County. Electric often references Florida Power & Light (FPL) tariff or Florida PSC comparative statistics where applicable; water, sewer, and trash use city, county, or authority rate schedules. Each city page shows assumed usage (kWh, gallons) and source links.
In Florida, unincorporated county utility systems, special districts, and municipal utilities can bill very differently—even inside the same county. Trash may be city-contracted, county solid waste, or private subscription. Always match your bill to the provider named on the statement.
Each city page shows a 'last verified' date and links to official sources. County overview pages include additional sources for unincorporated service areas. Confirm current rates on the provider's or government's website before making decisions.
Probably not. Clearwater’s modeled data uses Tampa Electric (TECO) under PSC comparative statistics. Use the Clearwater city page or your bill header to confirm whether Duke or TECO serves your meter.
St. Petersburg’s wastewater schedule combines a substantial base charge with volumetric commodity on registered water. At 5,000 gallons the modeled sewer total can exceed potable water—compare both sections of the city’s rate page.
Not automatically. Each municipality adopts its own utility and sanitation ordinances. Match the legal city or authority on your bill rather than assuming peninsula-wide uniformity.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare St. Petersburg with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.