Electricity rates in Alma, GA
Alma (3,536 people, Bacon County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Georgia Power Co. pay about 16.37¢/kWh, 8% more than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Alma
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $179 | 54K | — |
Power outages in Bacon County right now
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Outage history in Bacon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 11,195 | 222 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,887 (112.6%) | 2,654 (43.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (11,195 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Nicholls 16.4¢
- Baxley 16.4¢
- Blackshear 16.4¢
- Deenwood 16.4¢
- Sunnyside 16.4¢
- Douglas 10.7¢
- Waycross 16.4¢
- Hazlehurst 16.4¢
- Broxton 16.4¢
- Pearson 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31510
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Alma?
Most homes in Alma get power from Georgia Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.37¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Alma: Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation (15.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Alma?
About $162 a month, based on 990 kWh a month (the average for Georgia Power Co. customers) at 16.37¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Alma, GA?
2 utilities serve Alma's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Alma?
In 2025, customers in Bacon County averaged 3 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-26, when 2,654 customers (43.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.