Electricity rates in Albany, GA
Albany (74,843 people, Baker County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Albany Utility Board pay about 13.81¢/kWh, 9% less than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Albany
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Utility Board | Municipal utility | 13.81¢ | $127 | 32K | 199 |
| Mitchell Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.57¢ | $207 | 21K | 410 |
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.32¢ | $171 | 66K | — |
| Sumter Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.01¢ | $196 | 15K | 159 |
Power outages in Baker County right now
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Outage history in Baker County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,277 | 1,141 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,022 (85.9%) | 1,001 (84.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-09-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,277 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 31701, 31702, 31703, 31704, 31705, 31706, 31707, 31708, 31721
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Albany?
Most homes in Albany get power from Albany Utility Board, where residential customers pay an average of 13.81¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Albany: Mitchell Electric Member Corp. (17.57¢), Georgia Power Co. (16.37¢), Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. (14.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Albany?
About $126 a month, based on 916 kWh a month (the average for Albany Utility Board customers) at 13.81¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Albany, GA?
5 utilities serve Albany's ZIP codes: Albany Utility Board, Mitchell Electric Member Corp., Georgia Power Co., Colquitt Electric Membership Corp., Sumter Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Albany?
In 2025, customers in Baker County averaged 19 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-05, when 1,001 customers (84.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.