WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Georgia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Georgia
January
$265highestFebruary
$177March
$141April
$140lowestMay
$153June
$166July
$180August
$170September
$155October
$150November
$141December
$184Carbon Emissions
939 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,243 kWh
Georgia's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Georgia's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Georgia. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Georgia. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Georgia.
36%
Nuclear
35%
Natural Gas
21%
Coal
6%
Solar
2%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,046 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,137
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Georgia can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
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| Heat Pump Water Heaters | 50% of cost up to $500 | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | Single Family: 50% of cost up to $75 / Multifamily: 50% of cost up to $38 | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
Amicalola Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
Ocmulgee Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SCHEDULE R-13 (RESIDENTIAL, FARM AND HOME SERVICE) | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
City of Thomasville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Residential Service Rate Schedule ER | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
City of Douglas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
Coastal Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Palmetto has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Rates | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
City of East Point has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
City of Washington has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 15¢ |
Three Notch Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE "R-14" (Single-Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE "R-14" (Three-Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Farm Service Schedule R - Three Phase | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Sandersville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule 1: Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Schedule 25: Residential Service, Pre-Payment | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of Chickamauga has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Hampton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
Sawnee EMC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Time of Use | TOU | 4¢ to 34¢ |
City of Hogansville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
Washington Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
Walton EMC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Standard Residential Rate | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
City of Monticello has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Residential Inside | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Electric Residential Outside | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
Georgia Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 14¢ to 22¢ |
| Time Of Use – Overnight Advantage | TOU | 6¢ to 42¢ |
| Time Of Use - Residential Energy Only | TOU | 13¢ to 42¢ |
| Pre-pay Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 19¢ |
| Time Of Use – Residential Demand | TOU | 6¢ to 1221¢ |
City of Cairo has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Rates | Fixed | 10¢ |
Snapping Shoals EMC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SENIOR CITIZEN - LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE | Fixed | 16¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Pre-Paid Low Inclome Assistance | Fixed | 16¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Pre-Paid | Fixed | 16¢ to 20¢ |
City of Barnesville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
City of Moultrie has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Rates | Fixed | 13¢ |
Flint Electric Membership Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Pay Your Way | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Electric Vehicle Time of Use | TOU | 5¢ to 17¢ |
City of Cartersville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Power Service , RP3 | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
Little Ocmulgee El Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule "IM-7" Irrigation Service Multi-Phase | TOU | 11¢ to 30¢ |
| Schedule "GS-7" General Service Single Phase | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
City of Buford has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
Central Georgia El Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Home Energy Partner Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
Tri-County Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Elberton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - No Discount | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service - Discount | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Sumter Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service - Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 15¢ |
Southern Rivers Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Home | Fixed | 15¢ to 18¢ |
Cobb EMC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE(Rate 10) | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | TOU |
City of Sylvester has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
City of Thomaston has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Power | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Slash Pine Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (Rate 1) | Fixed | 7¢ |
City of Covington has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential service | Fixed | 9¢ to 13¢ |
Dalton Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Senior Rate | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Multiple Use Senior Rate | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Multiple Use | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
City of West Point has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
Mitchell Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SCHEDULE A-14 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Single Phase | Fixed | 9¢ to 13¢ |
| SCHEDULE A-14 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Multi-Phase | Fixed | 9¢ to 13¢ |
Altamaha Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Farm Home Service- RFS-8 | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
Pataula Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule FM - Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 6¢ to 8¢ |
City of Grantville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 15¢ |
Crisp County Power Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 11¢ |
City of Monroe has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
City of Adel has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
EPB - Georgia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
City of LaFayette has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
North Georgia Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
City of Lawrenceville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
City of Acworth has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - RS | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
Tri-State Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 1 - Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Norcross has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service (Senior Citizen Discount) | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
Rayle Electric Membership Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service: Schedule RS-13, Multi-Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service: Schedule RS-13, Single-Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 15¢ |
Albany Water Gas & Light Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
Excelsior Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 16¢ |
| Pre-Pay Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 16¢ |
Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heat Rates | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Time-Of-Use | TOU | 7¢ to 30¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Additional Residential Meter Option | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Ellaville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
Middle Georgia El Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
Fitzgerald Wtr Lgt & Bond Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rural | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential City | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Mansfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Rates | Fixed | 34¢ to 53¢ |
| Residential Electric Rates | Fixed | 3¢ to 23¢ |
GreyStone Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE | TOU | 4¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL FARM SERVICE | Fixed | 6¢ to 11¢ |
City of Sylvania has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Blakely has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Senior Citizens Rate | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
City of Doerun has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ |
Carroll Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Prepay | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
City of La Grange has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 15¢ |
Jackson Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL POULTRY AND FARM SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 7¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY ADVANTAGE SERVICE | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
Jefferson Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Prepaid Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
Canoochee Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
Irwin Electric Membership Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Three Phase Irrigation Service(Annual Charge) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Single-Phase General Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
Planters Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule 1 - Home Energy Partner Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
Newnan Wtr, Sewer & Light Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Power Rates | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
City of Quitman has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Power | Fixed |
City of Camilla has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
City of Forsyth has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Power | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
City of College Park has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
City of Marietta has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service Schedule GS-6 (15 - 50 kW) | Fixed | 5¢ to 17¢ |
City of Calhoun has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
Habersham Electric Membership Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Seasonal Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
Fort Valley Utility Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL: #10 | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
Diverse Power Incorporated has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential(Prepay) | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential(Traditional Billing) | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
Oconee Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential and Farm Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
City of Griffin has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
City of Commerce has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
City of Jackson has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed |
City of Oxford has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
City of Whigham has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
Hart Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule A-EM-10 Residential Energy Management | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Schedule A-10 Farm and Home Service | TOU | 7¢ to 10¢ |
Upson Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 1,6 - Residental Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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