Electricity rates in Bainbridge, GA
Bainbridge (12,507 people, Decatur 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 Bainbridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Grady Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $177 | 19K | 234 |
| Three Notch Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.35¢ | $159 | 14K | 236 |
| Mitchell Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.57¢ | $207 | 21K | 410 |
Power outages in Decatur County right now
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Outage history in Decatur County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 364 | 224 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,840 (17.8%) | 3,321 (20.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (364 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Donalsonville 16.4¢
- Colquitt 16.4¢
- Cairo 15.4¢
- Pelham 16.4¢
- Meigs 16.4¢
- Camilla 16.4¢
- Thomasville 15.4¢
- Arlington 16.4¢
- Blakely 16.4¢
- Morgan 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39817, 39818, 39819
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bainbridge?
Most homes in Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge: Grady Electric Membership Corp. (15.42¢), Three Notch Electric Member Corp. (17.35¢), Mitchell Electric Member Corp. (17.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bainbridge?
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 Bainbridge, GA?
4 utilities serve Bainbridge's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Grady Electric Membership Corp., Three Notch Electric Member Corp., Mitchell Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bainbridge?
In 2025, customers in Decatur County averaged 3 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-22, when 3,321 customers (20.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.