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Winter Park Approves 7.7% Electric Hike as JEA Bills Dip on Fuel

Friday, September 25, 2026 · 10 min

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Winter Park city commissioners approved a 7.7 percent electric rate increase starting next month, about $23 more on a $300 monthly bill. In Jacksonville, JEA says residential electric bills will fall $8.70 in October on lower fuel costs.

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Winter Park city commissioners approved a 7.7 percent electric rate increase starting next month, about $23 more on a $300 monthly bill. In Jacksonville, JEA says residential electric bills will fall $8.70 in October on lower fuel costs.

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