Electricity rates in Sylvania, GA
Sylvania (2,538 people, Screven 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 Sylvania
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Excelsior Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.28¢ | $171 | 24K | 347 |
| Planters Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.24¢ | $178 | 16K | — |
| City of Sylvania | Municipal utility | 13.74¢ | $137 | 1,909 | — |
Power outages in Screven County right now
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Outage history in Screven County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 174 | 12 |
| Days with outages | 8 | 7 |
| Most customers out at once | 192 (1.9%) | 190 (1.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (174 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Millen 16.4¢
- Statesboro 16.4¢
- Brooklet 16.4¢
- Guyton 16.4¢
- Waynesboro 16.4¢
- Springfield 16.4¢
- Twin City 16.4¢
- Metter 16.4¢
- Rincon 16.4¢
- Swainsboro 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30467
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sylvania?
Most homes in Sylvania 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 Sylvania: Excelsior Electric Member Corp. (14.28¢), Planters Electric Member Corp. (15.24¢), City of Sylvania (13.74¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sylvania?
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 Sylvania, GA?
4 utilities serve Sylvania's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Excelsior Electric Member Corp., Planters Electric Member Corp., City of Sylvania. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sylvania?
In 2025, customers in Screven County averaged 12 min without power. Outages hit 7 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 190 customers (1.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.