FPUA vs FPL in Fort Pierce, FL
FPUA vs FPL in Fort Pierce, FL
Both Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) and Florida Power and Light (FPL) serve Fort Pierce. Check your bill. It names your utility. Do not go by ZIP code. The split follows service territory, not ZIP code. If the whole street is out, it is usually the utility. If only your house is out, call a licensed electrician at [PHONE]. This website connects you with independent local electricians in Fort Pierce, FL.
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Last updated: November 9, 2026
Who are FPUA and FPL?
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA)
FPUA is a municipal utility. It is owned by the City of Fort Pierce. It provides electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, and fibre internet in Fort Pierce.
FPUA serves about 28,000 electric customers. Its electric service area is about 35 square miles, with about 14.7 square miles inside Fort Pierce city limits. It has about 266 miles of overhead lines, 151 miles of underground lines, and more than 20,000 poles.
FPUA’s office is at 206 S 6th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. Its outage number is (772) 466-7703. That number is for reporting an outage, not for electrical work in your house.
Florida Power and Light (FPL)
FPL is an investor-owned utility. It serves much of Florida, including much of the area around Fort Pierce. FPL serves the entire North Hutchinson Island, in a service territory set by the Florida Public Service Commission.
FPL and FPUA are different companies. They have different rates, different outage lines, and different rules for meter pulls and EV chargers. That is why it matters which one serves your address.
How do I know which one serves my house?
Check your bill. Your bill names your utility. It will say Fort Pierce Utilities Authority or Florida Power and Light.
Do not go by ZIP code. Do not go by whether you are inside or outside the city limits. The split follows service territory, and there are enclaves and transfers that do not follow a simple city line. [VERIFY — territory by address] Do not publish a map that says “FPUA = inside city, FPL = outside city” as a hard rule. It is not that simple.
If you do not have a bill, tell us your address when you call. They will help you check. Call [PHONE].
What does the utility do, and what does an electrician do?
The utility owns the meter and the line to your house
The utility owns the meter, the line from the pole to your house, and the transformer. If the whole street is out, it is usually the utility. If a line is down, it is the utility. If the meter is damaged, it is the utility.
Call your utility for an outage on the whole street, a downed line, or a damaged meter. Call FPUA at (772) 466-7703 for an FPUA outage. Call FPL for an FPL outage.
The electrician owns everything after the meter
Independent local electricians work on everything after the meter: the panel, the circuits, the outlets, the switches, and the devices. Call an electrician for a problem inside your house.
If there is fire, call 911 first.
Does a panel upgrade need the meter pulled?
Usually, yes. The utility has to pull the meter, or the service has to be disconnected, so the panel can be replaced safely. We coordinate that.
Tell us your utility when you call. It helps the electrician plan the job.
Read more: Panel Upgrades in Fort Pierce
What about an outage?
The whole street is out
Call your utility. It is usually a utility problem. Check your bill to see if you are FPUA or FPL. Do not call an electrician first for a whole-street outage. We cannot fix a utility outage.
Only my house is out
Call an electrician at [PHONE]. It is usually a main breaker, a loose connection, or a lost leg of power. We test the panel and find the fault.
Only part of my house is out
Call an electrician at [PHONE]. It is usually a tripped breaker, a failed main breaker, a loose connection, or a lost leg of power. Do not keep resetting the breaker.
Power is back, but something does not work
A surge when power returns can take out a television, a fridge, or an air conditioner. A whole-home surge protector at the panel helps. It does not replace plug-in strips. It sits upstream of them.
EV chargers: FPUA vs FPL
FPL has a program called FPL EVolution Home. It is a Level 2 charger and installation, on a 10-year agreement. That program was approved by the Public Service Commission in 2025. We give you a price in writing after we see the job.
That program is for FPL customers. It does not apply to FPUA customers. If you are an FPUA customer, check with FPUA for what is available. [VERIFY — check current availability for FPUA customers.]
Independent local electricians install EV chargers for both FPUA and FPL customers. They check the panel first. Many Fort Pierce homes need a panel check before a 240-volt circuit goes in. We give you a price in writing after we see the job.
Is there a rebate for a panel upgrade?
We are not aware of a utility panel upgrade rebate from Fort Pierce Utilities Authority right now. If a rebate appears, the electrician will tell you. Do not plan a panel upgrade around a rebate you have not confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
I live in Fort Pierce. Am I FPUA or FPL?
Check your bill. It names your utility. Do not go by ZIP code.
I live on Hutchinson Island. Who serves me?
North Hutchinson Island is served by FPL, in a service territory set by the Public Service Commission. That is the part of the island north of the inlet. For South Hutchinson Island, check your bill.
My bill says FPUA. Can I switch to FPL?
No, not by choice. Your utility is set by service territory. You cannot choose between FPUA and FPL for the same address.
My power is out. Who do I call?
Whole street out: your utility. Only your house out: an electrician at [PHONE]. Fire or a downed line: 911 first.
Do I need to tell my electrician which utility I have?
Yes, it helps. Tell us when you call. It helps the electrician plan a panel upgrade, a meter pull, and an EV charger.
What is the FPUA outage number?
(772) 466-7703. That number is for reporting an outage to FPUA. It is not a number for electrical work in your house. For work in your house, call [PHONE].
Call an electrician
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This website connects you with independent local electricians in Fort Pierce, FL.