Electricity rates in Manchester, GA
Manchester (4,095 people, Meriwether County) is served by 2 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 Manchester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | Electric cooperative | 17.68¢ | $218 | 33K | 504 |
Power outages in Meriwether County right now
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Outage history in Meriwether County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,075 | 1,108 |
| Days with outages | 101 | 97 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,996 (61.6%) | 5,036 (51.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-29 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,075 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sardis 16.4¢
- Pine Mountain 16.4¢
- Hamilton 16.4¢
- Hannahs Mill 16.4¢
- Thomaston 16.4¢
- Zebulon 16.4¢
- LaGrange 17.7¢
- Hogansville 16.4¢
- Grantville 16.4¢
- Barnesville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31816
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Manchester?
Most homes in Manchester 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 Manchester: Diverse Power Incorporated (17.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Manchester?
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 Manchester, GA?
2 utilities serve Manchester's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Diverse Power Incorporated. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Manchester?
In 2025, customers in Meriwether County averaged 18 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 97 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 5,036 customers (51.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.