Electricity rates in Boston, GA
Boston (1,323 people, Thomas 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 Boston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.32¢ | $171 | 66K | — |
| Grady Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.42¢ | $177 | 19K | 234 |
Power outages in Thomas County right now
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Outage history in Thomas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 433 | 80 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,689 (15.6%) | 1,100 (3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (433 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 31626
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Boston?
Most homes in Boston 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 Boston: Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. (14.32¢), Grady Electric Membership Corp. (15.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Boston?
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 Boston, GA?
3 utilities serve Boston's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Colquitt Electric Membership Corp., Grady Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Boston?
In 2025, customers in Thomas County averaged 80 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-09, when 1,100 customers (3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.