Electricity rates in Augusta, GA
Augusta (43,459 people, Columbia County) is served by 3 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 Augusta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Jefferson Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.97¢ | $168 | 35K | 163 |
| Planters Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.24¢ | $178 | 16K | — |
Power outages in Columbia County right now
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Outage history in Columbia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 10,371 | 156 |
| Days with outages | 73 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 71,235 (106.4%) | 11,538 (17.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-07-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (10,371 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Martinez 16.4¢
- Evans 16.4¢
- Hephzibah 16.4¢
- Grovetown 16.4¢
- Harlem 16.4¢
- Waynesboro 16.4¢
- Wrens 16.4¢
- Thomson 16.4¢
- Lincolnton 16.4¢
- Warrenton 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30901, 30903, 30904, 30905, 30906, 30907, 30909, 30912, 30914, 30916, 30917, 30919, 30999
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Augusta?
Most homes in Augusta 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 Augusta: Jefferson Electric Member Corp. (14.97¢), Planters Electric Member Corp. (15.24¢).
What is the average electric bill in Augusta?
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 Augusta, GA?
3 utilities serve Augusta's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jefferson Electric Member Corp., Planters Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Augusta?
In 2025, customers in Columbia County averaged 2 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-23, when 11,538 customers (17.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.