Electricity rates in Powder Springs, GA
Powder Springs (14,826 people, Cobb County) is served by 3 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 Powder Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Cobb Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.13¢ | $135 | 203K | 48 |
| GreyStone Power Corporation | Electric cooperative | 12.88¢ | $153 | 143K | 241 |
Power outages in Cobb County right now
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Outage history in Cobb County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 163 | 177 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,648 (4.5%) | 38,496 (11.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (163 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Austell 16.4¢
- Hiram 16.4¢
- Lithia Springs 16.4¢
- Blue Ridge Manor 16.4¢
- Mableton 16.4¢
- Douglasville 16.4¢
- Fair Oaks 12.2¢
- Smyrna 16.4¢
- Marietta 12.2¢
- Dallas 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30127
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Powder Springs?
Most homes in Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs: Cobb Electric Membership Corp. (12.13¢), GreyStone Power Corporation (12.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Powder Springs?
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 Powder Springs, GA?
3 utilities serve Powder Springs's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Cobb Electric Membership Corp., GreyStone Power Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Powder Springs?
In 2025, customers in Cobb County averaged 2 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 38,496 customers (11.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.