Electricity rates in Hephzibah, GA
Hephzibah (3,936 people, Richmond 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 Hephzibah
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Jefferson Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.97¢ | $168 | 35K | 163 |
| Planters Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.24¢ | $178 | 16K | — |
Power outages in Richmond County right now
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Outage history in Richmond County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 7,448 | 100 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 96,050 (81.9%) | 15,274 (13%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (7,448 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Grovetown 16.4¢
- Augusta 16.4¢
- Martinez 16.4¢
- Harlem 16.4¢
- Evans 16.4¢
- Waynesboro 16.4¢
- Wrens 16.4¢
- Thomson 16.4¢
- Louisville 16.4¢
- Warrenton 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30815
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hephzibah?
Most homes in Hephzibah 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 Hephzibah: Jefferson Electric Member Corp. (14.97¢), Planters Electric Member Corp. (15.24¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hephzibah?
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 Hephzibah, GA?
3 utilities serve Hephzibah's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jefferson Electric Member Corp., Planters Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hephzibah?
In 2025, customers in Richmond County averaged 100 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-16, when 15,274 customers (13%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.