Electricity rates in Auburn, GA
Auburn (7,524 people, Barrow 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 Auburn
| 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 |
Power outages in Barrow County right now
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Outage history in Barrow County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 114 | 129 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,969 (8.1%) | 4,127 (6.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (114 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dacula 16.4¢
- Winder 16.4¢
- Hoschton 16.4¢
- Braselton 12.7¢
- Russell 16.4¢
- Lawrenceville 15.4¢
- Grayson 16.4¢
- Buford 16.4¢
- Loganville 16.4¢
- Flowery Branch 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30011
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Auburn?
Most homes in Auburn 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 Auburn: Jackson Electric Member Corp. (12.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Auburn?
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 Auburn, GA?
2 utilities serve Auburn's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jackson Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Auburn?
In 2025, customers in Barrow County averaged 2 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 4,127 customers (6.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.