What drives electric bills in Georgia
Residential electricity in Georgia averaged 15.4¢ per kWh in January–July 2026, up 4.5% from 14.7¢ in the same months a year earlier (the U.S. average went up 6.9%). In July 2026, the latest month available, it was 16.3¢. The typical home here used 1,074 kWh a month in 2024, 24% more than the U.S. average, so how much power you use matters as much as the price.
- Plant Vogtle and rate increases. Costs of the new reactors were added to Georgia Power bills in stages. In 2025, regulators agreed to hold base rates steady through 2028, but fuel and storm-cost charges can still change.
- Long, hot summers. Air conditioning dominates the bill from May through September, and Georgia Power charges a higher rate in summer for usage above 650 kWh.
- Storm repairs. Hurricane Helene in 2024 caused major damage, and recovery costs are being added to bills.
Who supplies your power
Georgia Power serves most of the state. Forty-one electric membership corporations (EMCs) and about 50 city utilities, through MEAG Power, serve the rest.
Ways to pay less in Georgia
- Look into Georgia Power’s time-of-use and overnight plans. If you can avoid running large appliances on summer weekday afternoons, they may save you money.
- EMC customers can usually get a free energy audit and rebates on heat pumps and insulation. Check your co-op’s website.
For example, a 1,500 W space heater running 8 hours a day costs about $56 a month at Georgia prices. Check what your appliances cost to run in Georgia.
Help paying your bill in Georgia
- LIHEAP: Georgia’s program helps with heating and cooling bills through community action agencies. Seniors 65+ and people with disabilities can apply first each season.
- Senior discount: Georgia Power offers a monthly discount for qualifying low-income customers aged 65 or older.
Statewide help is in addition to the federal programs, such as LIHEAP and weatherization, that the bill checker above lists. Call 211 to find the agency that handles them near you.
Is solar worth it in Georgia?
A typical 7 kW rooftop system in Georgia produces roughly 9,450 kWh a year, about 73% of what an average home here uses. At the state’s average price of 15.4¢, that power is worth about $1,455 a year. What you actually save depends on your roof, the price you pay for the system, the 30% federal tax credit rules in effect when you buy, and how your utility credits the power you send to the grid. Get at least three quotes before you decide.
How Georgia compares with nearby states
| State | Price per kWh | kWh a month | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | 1,074 | $165 |
| Tennessee | 13.9¢ | 1,154 | $160 |
| North Carolina | 14.9¢ | 1,015 | $152 |
| Florida | 15.3¢ | 1,104 | $169 |
| South Carolina | 15.9¢ | 1,050 | $167 |
| Alabama | 16.5¢ | 1,143 | $189 |
| U.S. average | 18.2¢ | 863 | $157 |
Price: average residential price, January–July 2026, U.S. Energy Information Administration (Electric Power Monthly, tables 5.6.A and 5.6.B). Usage: average monthly consumption per home, 2024, EIA form EIA-861. Typical bill = typical usage × current average price. Solar output is a rough estimate for a south-facing roof.