Electricity rates in Forsyth, GA
Forsyth (4,013 people, Monroe County) is served by 3 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 Forsyth
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.41¢ | $172 | 63K | 168 |
| Southern Rivers Energy | Electric cooperative | 16.78¢ | $213 | 21K | 774 |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 286 | 349 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,669 (8.8%) | 3,737 (19.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-29 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (286 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Barnesville 16.4¢
- Indian Springs 16.4¢
- Jackson 16.4¢
- East Griffin 16.4¢
- Macon 16.4¢
- Gray 16.4¢
- Locust Grove 16.4¢
- Monticello 16.4¢
- Zebulon 16.4¢
- Griffin 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31029
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forsyth?
Most homes in Forsyth 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 Forsyth: Central Georgia El Member Corp. (13.41¢), Southern Rivers Energy (16.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forsyth?
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 Forsyth, GA?
3 utilities serve Forsyth's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Central Georgia El Member Corp., Southern Rivers Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Forsyth?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 5 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 3,737 customers (19.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.