Electricity rates in Austell, GA
Austell (7,107 people, Cobb 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 Austell
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| GreyStone Power Corporation | Electric cooperative | 12.88¢ | $153 | 143K | 241 |
| Cobb Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.13¢ | $135 | 203K | 48 |
Power outages in Cobb County right now
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Outage history in Cobb County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 163 | 177 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,648 (4.5%) | 38,496 (11.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (163 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lithia Springs 16.4¢
- Mableton 16.4¢
- Blue Ridge Manor 16.4¢
- Powder Springs 16.4¢
- Douglasville 16.4¢
- Smyrna 16.4¢
- Hiram 16.4¢
- Fair Oaks 12.2¢
- Vinings 16.4¢
- Marietta 12.2¢
ZIP codes: 30106, 30168
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Austell?
Most homes in Austell 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 Austell: GreyStone Power Corporation (12.88¢), Cobb Electric Membership Corp. (12.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Austell?
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 Austell, GA?
3 utilities serve Austell's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., GreyStone Power Corporation, Cobb Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Austell?
In 2025, customers in Cobb County averaged 2 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 38,496 customers (11.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.