Georgia Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Georgia is 15.90¢/kWh (the 21st-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $233.87, per EIA data. That rate is 2.3¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 15.28 | 166.37 | 1089 |
| October 2025 | 14.51 | 125.42 | 864 |
| November 2025 | 14.40 | 121.91 | 846 |
| December 2025 | 13.65 | 148.71 | 1089 |
| January 2026 | 14.45 | 180.37 | 1248 |
| February 2026 | 14.13 | 152.41 | 1079 |
| March 2026 | 15.01 | 126.70 | 844 |
| April 2026 | 15.37 | 124.25 | 808 |
| May 2026 | 15.84 | 149.29 | 942 |
| June 2026 | 16.36 | 196.53 | 1201 |
| July 2026 | 16.27 | 240.38 | 1478 |
| August 2026 | 15.90 | 233.87 | 1471 |
Georgia vs the U.S. average
| Georgia | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 15.90¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $233.87 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1471 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +2.3% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +20.2% | +30.5% |
Georgia's average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 21st of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +2.3% (Georgia) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +20.2% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1471 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Georgia's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Georgia
Average effective rates and bills for Georgia's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co | 18.01 | 237.10 | 1,317 | 2,502,926 |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp | 14.11 | 219.60 | 1,556 | 251,907 |
| Cobb Electric Membership Corp | 10.78 | 181.63 | 1,685 | 205,382 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Georgia rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Georgia's average rate of 15.90¢/kWh is about $159.00. The state's actual average usage is 1471 kWh/month, which is what produces the $233.87 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Georgia gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.