Electricity rates in Springfield, GA
Springfield (2,889 people, Effingham 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 Springfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Planters Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.24¢ | $178 | 16K | — |
Power outages in Effingham County right now
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Outage history in Effingham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,810 | 218 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 27,466 (101.2%) | 3,000 (11.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-09-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,810 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Guyton 16.4¢
- Rincon 16.4¢
- Bloomingdale 16.4¢
- Port Wentworth 16.4¢
- Pooler 16.4¢
- Garden City 16.4¢
- Brooklet 16.4¢
- Savannah 16.4¢
- Pembroke 16.4¢
- Henderson 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31329
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Springfield?
Most homes in Springfield 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 Springfield: Planters Electric Member Corp. (15.24¢).
What is the average electric bill in Springfield?
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 Springfield, GA?
2 utilities serve Springfield's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Planters Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Springfield?
In 2025, customers in Effingham County averaged 3 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-05, when 3,000 customers (11.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.