WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Athens
Georgia
Georgia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Athens
January
$220highestFebruary
$145March
$125April
$125May
$135June
$147July
$156August
$149September
$139October
$133November
$124lowestDecember
$161Carbon Emissions
815 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,080 kWh
Athens's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Athens's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Athens. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Athens. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Athens.
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.
1,238 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,177
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Athens 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | 50% of cost up to $500 | 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 |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
Jackson Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL ENERGY ADVANTAGE SERVICE | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL POULTRY AND FARM SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 7¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE | TOU | 6¢ to 34¢ |
Georgia Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Time Of Use - Residential Energy Only | TOU | 13¢ to 42¢ |
| Time Of Use – Overnight Advantage | TOU | 6¢ to 42¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 14¢ to 22¢ |
| Time Of Use – Residential Demand | TOU | 6¢ to 1221¢ |
| Pre-pay Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 19¢ |
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