Electricity Rates in Georgia

Electricity rates in Georgia have risen 7.1% over the past year, reaching an average of 14.0¢/kWh. The state is served by 58 utilities, with rates ranging from 11.0¢ to 16.0¢/kWh. Here's what you need to know about rates in your area.

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Avg. Residential Rate 14.0¢/kWh
Rate Range 11.0¢ – 16.0¢
Utilities 58
Market Type Regulated

Georgia Electricity Rate History

Monthly residential electricity rates in Georgia over the last 24 months, based on EIA data.

2023-12 2025-11 16.0¢ 12.3¢

Top Cities in Georgia

City Avg. Rate Primary Utility Providers
Atlanta 15.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 6
Columbus 15.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 4
Marietta 13.0¢/kWh City of Marietta - (GA) 3
Savannah 15.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 1
Decatur 15.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 1
Athens 14.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 4
Gainesville 13.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 4
Norcross 13.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 3
Macon 14.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 3
Stone mountain 14.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 2
Griffin 14.0¢/kWh Central Georgia El Member Corp 5
Acworth 13.0¢/kWh Cobb Electric Membership Corp 4
La grange 15.0¢/kWh City of La Grange - (GA) 4
Riverdale 15.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 1
Dalton 13.0¢/kWh Dalton Utilities 3
Douglasville 14.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 2
Canton 13.0¢/kWh Amicalola Electric Member Corp 4
Brunswick 15.0¢/kWh Georgia Power Co 3
Albany 15.0¢/kWh Albany Utility Board 3
Carrollton 14.0¢/kWh Carroll Electric Member Corp - (GA) 3

Utilities in Georgia

Utility Type Avg. Residential Rate ZIP Codes Served
Albany Utility Board Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 6
Altamaha Electric Member Corp Cooperative 16.0¢/kWh 24
Amicalola Electric Member Corp Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 32
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC - (GA) Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 22
Canoochee Electric Member Corp Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 20
Carroll Electric Member Corp - (GA) Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 24
Central Georgia El Member Corp Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 35
City of Buford Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 1
City of Calhoun - (GA) Municipal 14.0¢/kWh 2
City of Cartersville - (GA) Municipal 15.0¢/kWh 1
City of Chattanooga - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 57
City of Chickamauga Municipal 14.0¢/kWh 1
City of College Park - (GA) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 5
City of Covington - (GA) Municipal 15.0¢/kWh 3
City of Douglas Municipal 10.0¢/kWh 3
City of East Point - (GA) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 9
City of Griffin - (GA) Municipal 15.0¢/kWh 3
City of La Grange - (GA) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 3
City of Lawrenceville - (GA) Municipal 16.0¢/kWh 7
City of Marietta - (GA) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 14
City of Sandersville - (GA) Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 1
City of Sylvania - (GA) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 1
City of Thomasville - (GA) Municipal 14.0¢/kWh 3
City of Washington - (GA) Municipal 16.0¢/kWh 1
Coastal Electric Member Corp - (GA) Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 11
Cobb Electric Membership Corp Cooperative 11.0¢/kWh 31
Colquitt Electric Membership Corp Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 46
Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 24
Crisp County Power Comm Political Subdivision 15.0¢/kWh 10
Dalton Utilities Municipal 10.0¢/kWh 4
Diverse Power Incorporated Cooperative 17.0¢/kWh 28
Excelsior Electric Member Corp Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 21
Flint Electric Membership Corp Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 49
Georgia Power Co Investor Owned 15.0¢/kWh 820
Grady Electric Membership Corp Cooperative 15.0¢/kWh 23
GreyStone Power Corporation Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 26
Habersham Electric Membership Corp Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 22
Hart Electric Member Corp Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 20
Haywood Electric Member Corp Cooperative 17.0¢/kWh 44
Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA) Cooperative 11.0¢/kWh 60
Jefferson Electric Member Corp Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 35
Mitchell Electric Member Corp Cooperative 16.0¢/kWh 32
Newnan Wtr, Sewer & Light Comm Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 1
North Georgia Elec Member Corp Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 38
Oconee Electric Member Corp Cooperative 16.0¢/kWh 21
Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 46
Planters Electric Member Corp Cooperative 15.0¢/kWh 22
Rayle Electric Membership Corp Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 26
Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 42
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 27
Snapping Shoals El Member Corp Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 21
Southern Rivers Energy Cooperative 16.0¢/kWh 27
Sumter Electric Member Corp Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 39
Three Notch Elec Member Corp Cooperative 17.0¢/kWh 15
Tri-County Elec Member Corp (GA) Cooperative 15.0¢/kWh 16
Tri-State Electric Member Corp Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 21
Walton Electric Member Corp Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 36
Washington Elec Member Corp Cooperative 15.0¢/kWh 26

How Georgia Compares

Georgia 14.0¢/kWh
Alabama 15.0¢/kWh
Florida 15.0¢/kWh
North Carolina 15.0¢/kWh
South Carolina 15.0¢/kWh
Tennessee 13.0¢/kWh
National Average 16.1¢/kWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average electricity rate in Georgia?

The average residential electricity rate in Georgia is 14.0¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) based on 2024 EIA data. Rates range from 11.0¢ to 16.0¢/kWh depending on your utility provider and location within the state.

Who is the cheapest electricity provider in Georgia?

Electricity rates in Georgia vary by provider and location. The state has 58 utility companies serving different areas. To find the cheapest rate available to you, enter your ZIP code in our lookup tool above for your specific options.

Is Georgia a deregulated electricity market?

No, Georgia has a regulated electricity market. Your electricity provider is determined by your location, and rates are set by the state's public utility commission.

How have electricity rates changed in Georgia?

Electricity rates in Georgia have increased 7.1% over the past year. The current average residential rate is 14.0¢/kWh.

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