Electricity rates in Covington, GA
Covington (13,916 people, Newton County) is served by 5 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 Covington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Snapping Shoals El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.33¢ | $172 | 106K | 175 |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.41¢ | $172 | 63K | 168 |
| City of Covington | Municipal utility | 15.21¢ | $158 | 13K | — |
| Walton Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.47¢ | $179 | 134K | 307 |
Power outages in Newton County right now
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Outage history in Newton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 165 | 131 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,877 (16%) | 5,149 (10.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-05 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (165 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oxford 16.4¢
- Porterdale 16.4¢
- Social Circle 16.4¢
- Walnut Grove 14.5¢
- Conyers 16.4¢
- Lakeview Estates 16.4¢
- Monroe 14.5¢
- Lithonia 16.4¢
- Loganville 16.4¢
- Stonecrest 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30014, 30015, 30016
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Covington?
Most homes in Covington 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 Covington: Snapping Shoals El Member Corp. (13.33¢), Central Georgia El Member Corp. (13.41¢), City of Covington (15.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Covington?
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 Covington, GA?
5 utilities serve Covington's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Snapping Shoals El Member Corp., Central Georgia El Member Corp., City of Covington, Walton Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Covington?
In 2025, customers in Newton County averaged 2 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 5,149 customers (10.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.