Electricity rates in Elberton, GA
Elberton (4,453 people, Elbert 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 Elberton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.71¢ | $154 | 246K | 217 |
| Hart Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.46¢ | $155 | 31K | 306 |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.02¢ | $168 | 16K | 474 |
Power outages in Elbert County right now
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Outage history in Elbert County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,179 | 211 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,679 (51.9%) | 3,986 (27%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,179 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Comer 16.4¢
- Hartwell 16.4¢
- Royston 16.4¢
- Franklin Springs 16.4¢
- Reed Creek 16.4¢
- Winterville 16.4¢
- Lavonia 16.4¢
- Washington 16.4¢
- Gumlog 16.4¢
- Athens 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30635
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elberton?
Most homes in Elberton 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 Elberton: Jackson Electric Member Corp. (12.71¢), Hart Electric Member Corp. (13.46¢), Rayle Electric Membership Corp. (15.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elberton?
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 Elberton, GA?
4 utilities serve Elberton's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jackson Electric Member Corp., Hart Electric Member Corp., Rayle Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elberton?
In 2025, customers in Elbert County averaged 3 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 3,986 customers (27%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.