Electricity rates in Royston, GA
Royston (2,574 people, Franklin 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 Royston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.71¢ | $154 | 246K | 217 |
| Hart Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.46¢ | $155 | 31K | 306 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 720 | 297 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,227 (33.3%) | 3,474 (18.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (720 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Franklin Springs 16.4¢
- Lavonia 16.4¢
- Hartwell 16.4¢
- Gumlog 16.4¢
- Reed Creek 16.4¢
- Comer 16.4¢
- Elberton 16.4¢
- Commerce 16.4¢
- Nicholson 16.4¢
- Homer 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30662
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Royston?
Most homes in Royston 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 Royston: Jackson Electric Member Corp. (12.71¢), Hart Electric Member Corp. (13.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Royston?
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 Royston, GA?
3 utilities serve Royston's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jackson Electric Member Corp., Hart Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Royston?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 4 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 3,474 customers (18.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.