Electricity rates in Helena, GA
Helena (2,883 people, Telfair 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 Helena
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
Power outages in Telfair County right now
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Outage history in Telfair County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,046 | 105 |
| Days with outages | 24 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,458 (42.4%) | 1,312 (16.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-29 | 2025-04-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,046 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- McRae 16.4¢
- Alamo 16.4¢
- Lumber City 16.4¢
- Eastman 16.4¢
- Mount Vernon 16.4¢
- Hazlehurst 16.4¢
- Abbeville 16.4¢
- Chester 16.4¢
- Soperton 16.4¢
- Vidalia 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31037, 31055
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Helena?
Most homes in Helena 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 Helena?
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 Helena, GA?
Georgia Power Co. serves Helena.
How often does the power go out in Helena?
In 2025, customers in Telfair County averaged 105 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-08, when 1,312 customers (16.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.