Osceola County, Florida: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Kissimmee and St. Cloud
Osceola County is a power-producing county: the plants here serve load well beyond its borders. Osceola County is home to Kissimmee and St. Cloud. 150 MW of new generation is planned here across 2 units, led by Duke Energy Florida, LLC (solar), the 3rd largest pipeline among Florida's counties. 150 MW of it is already under construction or built. Employers here counted 117,799 jobs in 2025, up 18.3% from 2019 (the 9th fastest growth of 67 Florida counties). Its power plants have 2,720 MW of capacity, 73% of it natural gas. Next door, Orange County has 12 data centers.
Cities and towns in Osceola County
Osceola County is home to Kissimmee and St. Cloud.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Buenaventura Lakes, Campbell, Celebration, Four Corners, Poinciana, Yeehaw Junction.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Osceola County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 391,130 | 481,718 | ▲ 23.2% | 14th of 67 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 99,610 | 117,799 | ▲ 18.3% | 9th of 67 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $38,799 | $54,965 | ▲ 41.7% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 6,722 | 7,448 | ▲ 10.8% | 42nd of 59 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 795 | 738 | ▼ 7.2% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.2% | 4.8% | ▲ 1.6pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 224 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 150 MW | 6% of today's fleet | 3rd of 18 by size |
Unemployment was 4.8% in August 2026, against 3.2% in 2019. 481,718 people live here, up 23.2% since 2020. Construction employs 7,448, up 10.8% since 2019. Owners plan to retire 170 MW more by 2035, led by Intercession City in 2034. 224 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Florida Power & Light Co is the largest utility serving Osceola County, one of 6 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 13.71¢/kWh in 2024. Electrical contractors employ 738, down 7.2% since 2019 against up 16.3% statewide, at an average $55,243 a year.
Who powers Osceola County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +224 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Osceola County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 5,236,277 | 13.71¢ | 41% |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | Investor Owned | Bundled | 1,793,067 | 16.63¢ | 38% |
| Orlando Utilities Comm | Municipal | Bundled | 248,683 | 15.24¢ | 60% |
| Kissimmee Utility Authority | Municipal | Bundled | 79,281 | 13.22¢ | 33% |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 57,589 | 12.35¢ | 31% |
| Central Florida Tourism Oversight District | Municipal | Bundled | 9 | 11.48¢ | 100% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 8
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 1,995 MW | 73% |
| Petroleum | 489 MW | 18% |
| Solar | 227 MW | 8% |
| Other technologies | 10 MW | 0% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercession City | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | Petroleum | 1,197 MW | 1974 |
| Cane Island | Kissimmee Utility Authority | Natural gas | 706 MW | 1994 |
| Osceola Generating Station (FL) | Orlando Utilities Comm | Natural gas | 580 MW | 2001 |
| Harmony Florida Solar II | Harmony Florida Solar II, LLC | Solar | 74 MW | 2024 |
| Harmony Solar (FL) | Harmony Florida Solar LLC | Solar | 74 MW | 2020 |
| Storey Bend Solar | Storey Bend Solar, LLC | Solar | 74 MW | 2024 |
Planned generation 2
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Solar Plant | Solar Photovoltaic | 75 MW | Under construction (>50%) | 2027 | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
| Lonesome Camp Solar Plant | Solar Photovoltaic | 75 MW | Under construction (>50%) | 2027 | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
Scheduled to retire
| Plant | Technology | MW | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercession City | Petroleum | 170 MW | 2034 |
The Osceola County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 117,799 | $54,965 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 7,448 | $67,043 | 1.19 |
| Electrical contractors | 738 | $55,243 | 0.87 |
| Data processing and hosting | 65 | $211,636 | 0.18 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Osceola County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Osceola County. Florida has 45 local measures on record statewide, and 2 neighboring counties have one: Lake County, Orange County.
Osceola County and its neighbors
Of the 7 counties that border Osceola County, Polk County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola County | 481,718 | ▲ 18.3% | 2,720 MW | 150 MW | — | — |
| Brevard County | 663,982 | ▲ 9.5% | 3,705 MW | — | 2 | — |
| Highlands County | 111,122 | ▲ 4.3% | 62 MW | 150 MW | — | — |
| Indian River County | 172,799 | ▲ 7.6% | 372 MW | 74 MW | — | — |
| Lake County | 456,068 | ▲ 17.1% | 24 MW | — | — | 1 |
| Okeechobee County | 42,608 | ▲ 8.1% | 2,245 MW | 149 MW | — | — |
| Orange County | 1,528,002 | ▲ 9.9% | 2,223 MW | — | 12 | 1 |
| Polk County | 874,790 | ▲ 16.1% | 6,676 MW | 112 MW | 5 | — |
More of Florida
Osceola County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Osceola County, Florida?
6 utilities have service territory in Osceola County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Florida Power & Light Co, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Orlando Utilities Comm, Kissimmee Utility Authority. The largest, Florida Power & Light Co, charged residential customers 13.71¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Kissimmee, FL in?
Kissimmee is in Osceola County, Florida. About 85,591 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is St. Cloud, FL in?
St. Cloud is in Osceola County, Florida. About 74,960 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Osceola County?
8 operating plants with 2,720 MW of capacity. The largest is Intercession City (1,197 MW, petroleum).
How much new power is planned in Osceola County?
150 MW across 2 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 150 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Duke Energy Florida, LLC.
Are there data centers in Osceola County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Osceola County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Orange County.
Is Osceola County adding jobs?
Employers counted 117,799 jobs in 2025 against 99,610 in 2019 (+18.3%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 6,722 to 7,448.
Does Osceola County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Osceola County. Florida has 45 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.