Electricity rates in Barnesville, GA
Barnesville (6,625 people, Lamar 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 Barnesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.41¢ | $172 | 63K | 168 |
| Southern Rivers Energy | Electric cooperative | 16.78¢ | $213 | 21K | 774 |
Power outages in Lamar County right now
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Outage history in Lamar County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 308 | 497 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,576 (28.6%) | 4,596 (36.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-24 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (308 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Zebulon 16.4¢
- Forsyth 16.4¢
- East Griffin 16.4¢
- Hannahs Mill 16.4¢
- Griffin 16.4¢
- Thomaston 16.4¢
- Experiment 15.3¢
- Indian Springs 16.4¢
- Jackson 16.4¢
- Locust Grove 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30204
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Barnesville?
Most homes in Barnesville 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 Barnesville: Central Georgia El Member Corp. (13.41¢), Southern Rivers Energy (16.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Barnesville?
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 Barnesville, GA?
3 utilities serve Barnesville's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Central Georgia El Member Corp., Southern Rivers Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Barnesville?
In 2025, customers in Lamar County averaged 8 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 4,596 customers (36.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.