Georgia Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through June 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated September 03, 2026
As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Georgia is 16.36¢/kWh (the 25th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $196.53, per EIA data. That rate is 2.0¢ below the U.S. average of 18.34¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 15.56 | 234.19 | 1505 |
| August 2025 | 15.43 | 201.18 | 1304 |
| September 2025 | 15.30 | 168.14 | 1099 |
| October 2025 | 14.53 | 126.81 | 873 |
| November 2025 | 14.42 | 123.18 | 854 |
| December 2025 | 13.67 | 150.22 | 1099 |
| January 2026 | 14.46 | 180.47 | 1248 |
| February 2026 | 14.13 | 152.41 | 1079 |
| March 2026 | 15.01 | 126.32 | 842 |
| April 2026 | 15.37 | 124.25 | 808 |
| May 2026 | 15.84 | 149.29 | 942 |
| June 2026 | 16.36 | 196.53 | 1201 |
Georgia vs the U.S. average
| Georgia | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (June 2026) | 16.36¢/kWh | 18.34¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $196.53 | $170.65 |
| Average monthly usage | 1201 kWh | 930 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +2.5% | +5.0% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +21.0% | +32.6% |
Georgia's average residential rate of 16.36¢/kWh for June 2026 ranks 27th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +2.5% (Georgia) versus +5.0% nationally; over five years, +21.0% versus +32.6% nationally. Average usage of 1201 kWh/month compares with 930 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Georgia's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Georgia
Average effective rates and bills for Georgia's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (June 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co | 18.80 | 208.62 | 1,110 | 2,495,207 |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp | 13.84 | 180.76 | 1,306 | 251,208 |
| Cobb Electric Membership Corp | 11.69 | 163.05 | 1,394 | 205,168 |
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 16.36¢/kWh is about $163.60. The state's actual average usage is 1201 kWh/month, which is what produces the $196.53 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.