WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Atlanta
January
$222highestFebruary
$156March
$125April
$125May
$140June
$148July
$156August
$151September
$139October
$133November
$124lowestDecember
$158Carbon Emissions
823 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,091 kWh
Atlanta's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Atlanta's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Atlanta. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Atlanta. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Atlanta.
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.
833 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,955
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Atlanta 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 | |
| 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 |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | 50% of cost up to $500 | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
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 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¢ |
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 – Overnight Advantage | TOU | 6¢ to 42¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 14¢ to 22¢ |
| 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¢ |
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¢ |
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