Electricity rates in Montgomery, GA
Montgomery (4,523 people, Chatham County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Canoochee Electric Member Corp. pay about 14.55¢/kWh, 4% less than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Montgomery
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoochee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.55¢ | $169 | 25K | — |
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
Power outages in Chatham County right now
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Outage history in Chatham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,205 | 246 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 77 |
| Most customers out at once | 118,846 (82.7%) | 5,698 (4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,205 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Skidaway Island 14.6¢
- Isle of Hope 14.6¢
- Georgetown 16.4¢
- Thunderbolt 16.4¢
- Whitemarsh Island 16.4¢
- Henderson 16.4¢
- Wilmington Island 16.4¢
- Savannah 16.4¢
- Richmond Hill 16.4¢
- Garden City 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31403, 31406, 31414
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Montgomery?
Most homes in Montgomery get power from Canoochee Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 14.55¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Montgomery: Georgia Power Co. (16.37¢).
What is the average electric bill in Montgomery?
About $169 a month, based on 1,163 kWh a month (the average for Canoochee Electric Member Corp. customers) at 14.55¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Montgomery, GA?
2 utilities serve Montgomery's ZIP codes: Canoochee Electric Member Corp., Georgia Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery?
In 2025, customers in Chatham County averaged 4 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 77 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-10, when 5,698 customers (4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.