WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Jekyll Island
Georgia
Georgia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Jekyll Island
January
$210highestFebruary
$146March
$140April
$140May
$160June
$176July
$181August
$179September
$166October
$149November
$139lowestDecember
$149Carbon Emissions
825 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,093 kWh
Jekyll Island's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Jekyll Island's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Jekyll Island. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Jekyll Island. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Jekyll Island.
41%
Natural Gas
33%
Nuclear
11%
Coal
11%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,352
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Jekyll Island 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 |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | 50% of cost up to $500 | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
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 – Residential Demand | TOU | 6¢ to 1221¢ |
| Pre-pay Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 19¢ |
| Time Of Use - Residential Energy Only | TOU | 13¢ to 42¢ |
| Time Of Use – Overnight Advantage | TOU | 6¢ to 42¢ |
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