Electricity rates in Oglethorpe, GA
Oglethorpe (1,211 people, Macon 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 Oglethorpe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Flint Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.77¢ | $175 | 85K | 151 |
Power outages in Macon County right now
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Outage history in Macon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 680 | 452 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 939 (17.4%) | 722 (13.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (680 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Montezuma 16.4¢
- Marshallville 16.4¢
- Ellaville 16.4¢
- Americus 16.4¢
- Reynolds 16.4¢
- Unadilla 16.4¢
- Fort Valley 16.4¢
- Vienna 16.4¢
- Butler 16.4¢
- Perry 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31068
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oglethorpe?
Most homes in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe: Flint Electric Membership Corp. (13.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oglethorpe?
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 Oglethorpe, GA?
2 utilities serve Oglethorpe's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Flint Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oglethorpe?
In 2025, customers in Macon County averaged 7 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 722 customers (13.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.