Electricity rates in Swainsboro, GA
Swainsboro (7,471 people, Emanuel County) is served by 5 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 Swainsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Jefferson Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.97¢ | $168 | 35K | 163 |
| Excelsior Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.28¢ | $171 | 24K | 347 |
| Altamaha Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.73¢ | $178 | 20K | 375 |
| Washington Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.77¢ | $161 | 15K | 1,789 |
Power outages in Emanuel County right now
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Outage history in Emanuel County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9,995 | 301 |
| Days with outages | 97 | 78 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,774 (107%) | 1,170 (9.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-30 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9,995 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Twin City 16.4¢
- Wadley 16.4¢
- Metter 16.4¢
- Soperton 16.4¢
- Wrightsville 16.4¢
- Millen 16.4¢
- Vidalia 16.4¢
- Lyons 16.4¢
- Louisville 16.4¢
- Davisboro 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30401
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Swainsboro?
Most homes in Swainsboro 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 Swainsboro: Jefferson Electric Member Corp. (14.97¢), Excelsior Electric Member Corp. (14.28¢), Altamaha Electric Member Corp. (16.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Swainsboro?
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 Swainsboro, GA?
5 utilities serve Swainsboro's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jefferson Electric Member Corp., Excelsior Electric Member Corp., Altamaha Electric Member Corp., Washington Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Swainsboro?
In 2025, customers in Emanuel County averaged 5 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 78 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 1,170 customers (9.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.