Electricity rates in Monroe, GA
Monroe (13,641 people, Walton County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Walton Electric Member Corp. pay about 14.47¢/kWh, 4% less than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Monroe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.47¢ | $179 | 134K | 307 |
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.71¢ | $154 | 246K | 217 |
Power outages in Walton County right now
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Outage history in Walton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 170 | 187 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,489 (5.5%) | 6,180 (9.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (170 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Walnut Grove 14.5¢
- Social Circle 16.4¢
- Loganville 16.4¢
- Russell 16.4¢
- Statham 16.4¢
- Winder 16.4¢
- Bogart 16.4¢
- Oxford 16.4¢
- Grayson 16.4¢
- Covington 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30655, 30656
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monroe?
Most homes in Monroe get power from Walton Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 14.47¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Monroe: Georgia Power Co. (16.37¢), Jackson Electric Member Corp. (12.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Monroe?
About $179 a month, based on 1,240 kWh a month (the average for Walton Electric Member Corp. customers) at 14.47¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Monroe, GA?
3 utilities serve Monroe's ZIP codes: Walton Electric Member Corp., Georgia Power Co., Jackson Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Monroe?
In 2025, customers in Walton County averaged 3 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 6,180 customers (9.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.