Electricity rates in Chester, GA
Chester (1,568 people, Dodge County) is served by 2 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 Chester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Oconee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.06¢ | $186 | 11K | — |
Power outages in Dodge County right now
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Outage history in Dodge County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,114 | 58 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,743 (21.9%) | 1,278 (16.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-29 | 2025-05-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,114 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cochran 16.4¢
- Eastman 16.4¢
- Dublin 16.4¢
- East Dublin 16.4¢
- Hawkinsville 16.4¢
- Jeffersonville 16.4¢
- Helena 16.4¢
- McRae 16.4¢
- Alamo 16.4¢
- Abbeville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31012
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chester?
Most homes in Chester 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 Chester: Oconee Electric Member Corp. (16.06¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chester?
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 Chester, GA?
2 utilities serve Chester's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Oconee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chester?
In 2025, customers in Dodge County averaged 58 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-11, when 1,278 customers (16.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.