Electricity rates in Americus, GA
Americus (16,028 people, Sumter 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 Americus
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Sumter Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.01¢ | $196 | 15K | 159 |
Power outages in Sumter County right now
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Outage history in Sumter County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 298 | 249 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,340 (9.6%) | 1,641 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-06-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (298 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ellaville 16.4¢
- Oglethorpe 16.4¢
- Montezuma 16.4¢
- Leesburg 16.4¢
- Buena Vista 16.4¢
- Dawson 16.4¢
- Richland 16.4¢
- Vienna 16.4¢
- Cordele 18.3¢
- Marshallville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31709, 31719
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Americus?
Most homes in Americus 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 Americus: Sumter Electric Member Corp. (15.01¢).
What is the average electric bill in Americus?
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 Americus, GA?
2 utilities serve Americus's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Sumter Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Americus?
In 2025, customers in Sumter County averaged 4 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-03, when 1,641 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.