Electricity rates in Blackshear, GA
Blackshear (3,581 people, Pierce 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 Blackshear
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $179 | 54K | — |
| Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $172 | 28K | 407 |
Power outages in Pierce County right now
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Outage history in Pierce County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 11,399 | 166 |
| Days with outages | 76 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,266 (117.6%) | 785 (7.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (11,399 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 31516
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blackshear?
Most homes in Blackshear 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 Blackshear: Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation (15.04¢), Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. (14.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Blackshear?
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 Blackshear, GA?
3 utilities serve Blackshear's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation, Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Blackshear?
In 2025, customers in Pierce County averaged 2 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-26, when 785 customers (7.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.