Electricity rates in Porterdale, GA
Porterdale (1,483 people, Newton County) is served by Georgia Power Co.. Homes on Georgia Power Co. pay about 16.37¢/kWh, 8% more than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Porterdale
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
Power outages in Newton County right now
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Outage history in Newton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 165 | 131 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,877 (16%) | 5,149 (10.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-05 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (165 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Covington 16.4¢
- Oxford 16.4¢
- Conyers 16.4¢
- Social Circle 16.4¢
- Walnut Grove 14.5¢
- Lakeview Estates 16.4¢
- Lithonia 16.4¢
- Stonecrest 16.4¢
- McDonough 16.4¢
- Redan 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30070
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Porterdale?
Most homes in Porterdale 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Porterdale?
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 Porterdale, GA?
Georgia Power Co. serves Porterdale.
How often does the power go out in Porterdale?
In 2025, customers in Newton County averaged 2 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 5,149 customers (10.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.