Electricity rates in Decatur, GA
Decatur (21,957 people, DeKalb County) is served by Georgia Power Co.. Homes on Georgia Power Co. pay about 16.37¢/kWh, 8% more than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Decatur
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
Power outages in DeKalb County right now
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Outage history in DeKalb County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 779 | 559 |
| Days with outages | 156 | 129 |
| Most customers out at once | 50,614 (27.8%) | 35,434 (19.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (779 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Decatur 16.4¢
- Avondale Estates 16.4¢
- Scottdale 16.4¢
- Belvedere Park 16.4¢
- Druid Hills 16.4¢
- North Druid Hills 16.4¢
- Candler-McAfee 16.4¢
- Clarkston 16.4¢
- Panthersville 16.4¢
- Gresham Park 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30030, 30031, 30032, 30033, 30034, 30035, 30036, 30037
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Decatur?
Most homes in Decatur 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Decatur?
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 Decatur, GA?
Georgia Power Co. serves Decatur.
How often does the power go out in Decatur?
In 2025, customers in DeKalb County averaged 9 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 129 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 35,434 customers (19.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.