Electricity rates in Columbus, GA
Columbus (206,922 people, Muscogee 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 Columbus
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Flint Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.77¢ | $175 | 85K | 151 |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | Electric cooperative | 17.68¢ | $218 | 33K | 504 |
| Sumter Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.01¢ | $196 | 15K | 159 |
Power outages in Muscogee County right now
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Outage history in Muscogee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 229 | 165 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,124 (23.8%) | 18,097 (20.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-04 | 2025-04-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (229 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cusseta 16.4¢
- Hamilton 16.4¢
- Pine Mountain 16.4¢
- Buena Vista 16.4¢
- Lumpkin 16.4¢
- Sardis 16.4¢
- West Point 16.4¢
- Richland 16.4¢
- Manchester 16.4¢
- LaGrange 17.7¢
ZIP codes: 31901, 31902, 31903, 31904, 31906, 31907, 31908, 31909, 31914, 31917, 31993, 31997, 31998, 31999
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbus?
Most homes in Columbus 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 Columbus: Flint Electric Membership Corp. (13.77¢), Diverse Power Incorporated (17.68¢), Sumter Electric Member Corp. (15.01¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbus?
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 Columbus, GA?
4 utilities serve Columbus's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Flint Electric Membership Corp., Diverse Power Incorporated, Sumter Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbus?
In 2025, customers in Muscogee County averaged 2 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-07, when 18,097 customers (20.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.