Electricity rates in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta (510,823 people, DeKalb County) is served by 6 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 Atlanta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| City of East Point | Municipal utility | 12.30¢ | $103 | 16K | — |
| City of College Park | Municipal utility | 12.20¢ | $100 | 7,794 | — |
| GreyStone Power Corporation | Electric cooperative | 12.88¢ | $153 | 143K | 241 |
| Cobb Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.13¢ | $135 | 203K | 48 |
| Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $157 | 183K | 66 |
Power outages in DeKalb County right now
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Outage history in DeKalb County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 779 | 559 |
| Days with outages | 156 | 129 |
| Most customers out at once | 50,614 (27.8%) | 35,434 (19.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (779 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Druid Hills 16.4¢
- Gresham Park 16.4¢
- North Decatur 16.4¢
- Decatur 16.4¢
- East Point 12.2¢
- Hapeville 12.2¢
- North Druid Hills 16.4¢
- Candler-McAfee 16.4¢
- Belvedere Park 16.4¢
- Avondale Estates 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30301, 30302, 30303, 30304, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30310, 30311, 30312, 30313, 30314, 30315, 30316, 30317, 30318, 30319, 30320, 30321, 30322, 30324, 30325, 30326, 30327, 30328, 30329, 30331, 30332, 30333, 30334, 30336, 30337, 30338, 30339, 30340, 30341, 30342, 30343
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Atlanta?
Most homes in Atlanta 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 Atlanta: City of East Point (12.30¢), City of College Park (12.20¢), GreyStone Power Corporation (12.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta, GA?
6 utilities serve Atlanta's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., City of East Point, City of College Park, GreyStone Power Corporation, Cobb Electric Membership Corp., Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Atlanta?
In 2025, customers in DeKalb County averaged 9 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 129 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 35,434 customers (19.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.