Electricity rates in Sandersville, GA
Sandersville (5,752 people, Washington County) is served by 4 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 Sandersville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Washington Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $161 | 15K | 1,789 |
| Oconee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.06¢ | $186 | 11K | — |
| City of Sandersville | Municipal utility | 10.78¢ | $108 | 2,215 | — |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,735 | 248 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,592 (69.2%) | 1,904 (17.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,735 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tennille 16.4¢
- Davisboro 16.4¢
- Wrightsville 16.4¢
- Sparta 16.4¢
- Louisville 16.4¢
- Hardwick 16.4¢
- Wadley 16.4¢
- Milledgeville 16.4¢
- Wrens 16.4¢
- East Dublin 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31082
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sandersville?
Most homes in Sandersville 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 Sandersville: Washington Electric Member Corp. (15.77¢), Oconee Electric Member Corp. (16.06¢), City of Sandersville (10.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sandersville?
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 Sandersville, GA?
4 utilities serve Sandersville's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Washington Electric Member Corp., Oconee Electric Member Corp., City of Sandersville. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sandersville?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 4 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-29, when 1,904 customers (17.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.