Electricity rates in Sandy Springs, GA
Sandy Springs (105,330 people, Fulton 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 Sandy 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 |
Power outages in Fulton County right now
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Outage history in Fulton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 381 | 403 |
| Days with outages | 100 | 90 |
| Most customers out at once | 36,568 (9.5%) | 75,608 (19.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (381 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dunwoody 16.4¢
- Brookhaven 16.4¢
- Chamblee 16.4¢
- Doraville 16.4¢
- Vinings 16.4¢
- Roswell 16.4¢
- Smyrna 16.4¢
- North Druid Hills 16.4¢
- Norcross 16.4¢
- Peachtree Corners 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30328, 30342, 30346
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sandy Springs?
Most homes in Sandy 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 Sandy Springs: Cobb Electric Membership Corp. (12.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sandy 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 Sandy Springs, GA?
2 utilities serve Sandy Springs's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Cobb Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sandy Springs?
In 2025, customers in Fulton County averaged 6 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 90 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 75,608 customers (19.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.