Electricity rates in Athens, GA
Athens (127,315 people, Clarke County) is served by 4 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 Athens
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.71¢ | $154 | 246K | 217 |
| Walton Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.47¢ | $179 | 134K | 307 |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.02¢ | $168 | 16K | 474 |
Power outages in Clarke County right now
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Outage history in Clarke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 197 | 264 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 71 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,930 (16.4%) | 10,931 (13.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (197 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Winterville 16.4¢
- Watkinsville 16.4¢
- Bogart 16.4¢
- Nicholson 16.4¢
- Statham 16.4¢
- Arcade 16.4¢
- Jefferson 16.4¢
- Comer 16.4¢
- Commerce 16.4¢
- Russell 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30601, 30602, 30603, 30604, 30605, 30606, 30607, 30608, 30609, 30612
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Athens?
Most homes in Athens 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 Athens: Jackson Electric Member Corp. (12.71¢), Walton Electric Member Corp. (14.47¢), Rayle Electric Membership Corp. (15.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Athens?
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 Athens, GA?
4 utilities serve Athens's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jackson Electric Member Corp., Walton Electric Member Corp., Rayle Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Athens?
In 2025, customers in Clarke County averaged 4 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 71 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 10,931 customers (13.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.