Over the past year, from September 2024 to August 2025, Florida has relied heavily on fossil fuels for its electricity consumption, with more than 73% of the energy coming from these sources. A significant portion, around 70%, is generated by gas, with coal contributing a small fraction, nearly 3%. Low-carbon energy, mostly from nuclear and solar sources, makes up a little over one-fifth of the electricity supply. Specifically, nuclear power contributes over 10%, while solar power, including both utility and behind-the-meter solar, accounts for around 10% in total. Despite these clean sources steadily growing, fossil fuels still dominate Florida's energy supply, necessitating a stronger shift towards low-carbon options to mitigate climate change and decrease air pollution. Net imports make up less than 5% of the total electricity consumption in the state, playing a minor role in the electricity mix.
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Is Electricity Growing in Florida?
Currently, electricity use per capita in Florida exhibits a declining trend, a source of concern given the necessity to meet future demand driven by electrification and advanced technological developments. In 2025, each resident used about 12,000 kWh, a considerable drop of over 2,000 kWh from the peak in 2004. However, there is a promising rise in clean energy consumption. This year, low-carbon electricity generation per person reached 2,544 kWh, an increase of 171 kWh from last year’s record, indicative of efforts to boost cleaner energy contribution, but still proving inadequate to cover the overall reduced electricity consumption. This contrast highlights both progress and the urgent need for more expansive growth in low-carbon production to support both current and future electricity demands sustainably.
Suggestions
To effectively enhance low-carbon electricity generation, Florida should prioritize expanding its existing nuclear facilities, as these are already proven and substantial contributors to the state's clean energy supply. Learning from regions like South Carolina, where nuclear energy constitutes over half of the electricity mix, or from France, which generates 70% from nuclear, can provide valuable strategies for efficiently scaling up these facilities. Furthermore, strengthening the solar sector is crucial, with insights drawn from states like Nevada and California, where solar makes up significant proportions of electricity generation. Ensuring a diversified green energy profile, combining solar and nuclear innovations, will better position Florida to meet its long-term sustainable electricity goals.
