Utilities
The right business infrastructure is necessary for companies looking to succeed. Each of the utility providers in Sumter County provide the consistent and high-quality level of utility service needed to power our fast-growing economy, and they work with the business community to ensure they continue to provide the best quality service and keep up on market demands. Sumter County is served by four electric providers, one natural gas provider, and a number of public and private telecommunication & internet providers and water & sewer providers.
Electric Providers
Duke Energy
Duke Energy Florida is a regulated public utility primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in portions of Florida. Duke Energy Florida’s service area covers approximately 13,000 square miles and supplies electric service to approximately 1.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers.
SECO Energy
SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative providing reliable, safe, and affordable electric service to over 250,000 members or roughly 500,000 consumers. The seven Central Florida counties include Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, and Sumter. SECO Energy is the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh largest in the nation.
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC)
Since 1947, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative has serviced customers in South Sumter, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus Counties. As a non-profit organization, members of the Cooperative work together for a common goal, and share in the excess margins (profits) of the Cooperative based on their patronage (annual energy charges), which has contributed to the reasonable energy costs enjoyed by their customers.
City of Bushnell
The City of Bushnell Utilities Department provides electric, water and wastewater services to both residential and commercial customers. The department is responsible for the daily operations of, repair and maintenance of, and new construction of these three utilities. The electrical distribution system is designed to provide retail power to customers within the Bushnell area. In addition to the electric services, the City owns and operates a fiber system providing limited broadband services to its own locations and to other government offices in the area.
Visit the Bushnell Utilities website
Natural Gas Providers
TECO Peoples Gas
Peoples Gas System Inc., Florida’s largest natural gas distribution utility, delivers safe, clean, affordable and reliable natural gas to serve nearly 470,000 homes and businesses across the state. Through investments in people, technology, infrastructure and environmentally focused innovations, the company is committed to fueling Florida’s clean energy future responsibly and sustainably. Peoples Gas cultivates a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that includes varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. The company supports the communities it serves through stewardship and economic development efforts.
Telecommunications & Internet
Sumter County has numerous telecommunications and internet providers, both private and public. To find the best provider for your specific business needs in Sumter County please use the following resources:
Visit the ISP Reports websiteVisit the broadbandnow website
Water & Sewer
Sumter County has numerous water and sewer providers, both private and public. Please contact Economic Development Office at (352) 689-4400 or Economicdevelopment@sumtercountyfl.gov to obtain the most up-to-date information on these providers.
