Electricity rates in Lakeland, GA
Lakeland (3,322 people, Lanier 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 Lakeland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.32¢ | $171 | 66K | — |
| Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $179 | 54K | — |
Power outages in Lanier County right now
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Outage history in Lanier County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,360 | 35 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 7 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,761 (33.2%) | 170 (3.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,360 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ray City 16.4¢
- Nashville 16.4¢
- Hahira 16.4¢
- Valdosta 14.3¢
- Homerville 16.4¢
- Remerton 16.4¢
- Willacoochee 16.4¢
- Adel 16.4¢
- Pearson 16.4¢
- Sparks 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31635
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lakeland?
Most homes in Lakeland 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 Lakeland: Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. (14.32¢), Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation (15.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lakeland?
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 Lakeland, GA?
3 utilities serve Lakeland's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Colquitt Electric Membership Corp., Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lakeland?
In 2025, customers in Lanier County averaged 35 min without power. Outages hit 7 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-14, when 170 customers (3.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.