Electricity rates in Sterling, GA
Sterling (2,534 people, Glynn 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 Sterling
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $172 | 28K | 407 |
| Coastal Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.76¢ | $186 | 21K | 228 |
Power outages in Glynn County right now
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Outage history in Glynn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,965 | 1,081 |
| Days with outages | 78 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 44,591 (110.4%) | 29,958 (74.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,965 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dock Junction 16.4¢
- Country Club Estates 16.4¢
- Brunswick 16.4¢
- Darien 16.4¢
- Saint Simon Mills 16.4¢
- Saint Simons Island 16.4¢
- Woodbine 16.4¢
- Nahunta 16.4¢
- Jesup 15.0¢
- Ludowici 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31523, 31525
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sterling?
Most homes in Sterling 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 Sterling: Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp. (14.66¢), Coastal Electric Member Corp. (14.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sterling?
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 Sterling, GA?
3 utilities serve Sterling's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp., Coastal Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sterling?
In 2025, customers in Glynn County averaged 18 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-22, when 29,958 customers (74.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.