Electricity rates in Macon, GA
Macon (91,351 people, Bibb County) is served by 6 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 Macon
| 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 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (GA) | Electric cooperative | 16.20¢ | $191 | 21K | 227 |
| Southern Rivers Energy | Electric cooperative | 16.78¢ | $213 | 21K | 774 |
| Flint Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.77¢ | $175 | 85K | 151 |
| Oconee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.06¢ | $186 | 11K | — |
Power outages in Bibb County right now
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Outage history in Bibb County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 312 | 203 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,530 (16.6%) | 10,430 (12.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-19 | 2025-04-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (312 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gray 16.4¢
- Byron 16.4¢
- Centerville 13.8¢
- Warner Robins 13.8¢
- Robins Air Force Base 13.8¢
- Gordon 16.4¢
- Jeffersonville 16.4¢
- Forsyth 16.4¢
- Fort Valley 16.4¢
- Perry 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31205, 31206, 31207, 31208, 31209, 31210, 31211, 31213, 31216, 31217, 31220, 31221, 31294, 31295, 31296, 31297
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Macon?
Most homes in Macon 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 Macon: Central Georgia El Member Corp. (13.41¢), Tri-County Electric Member Corp (GA) (16.20¢), Southern Rivers Energy (16.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Macon?
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 Macon, GA?
6 utilities serve Macon's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Central Georgia El Member Corp., Tri-County Electric Member Corp (GA), Southern Rivers Energy, Flint Electric Membership Corp., Oconee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Macon?
In 2025, customers in Bibb County averaged 3 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-11, when 10,430 customers (12.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.