Electricity rates in Lumber City, GA
Lumber City (1,254 people, Telfair 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 Lumber City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $179 | 54K | — |
| Altamaha Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.73¢ | $178 | 20K | 375 |
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
- Hazlehurst 16.4¢
- Alamo 16.4¢
- McRae 16.4¢
- Helena 16.4¢
- Mount Vernon 16.4¢
- Baxley 16.4¢
- Broxton 16.4¢
- Vidalia 16.4¢
- Lyons 16.4¢
- Nicholls 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31549
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lumber City?
Most homes in Lumber City 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 Lumber City: Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation (15.04¢), Altamaha Electric Member Corp. (16.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lumber City?
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 Lumber City, GA?
3 utilities serve Lumber City's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation, Altamaha Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lumber City?
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.