Electricity rates in Sylvester, GA
Sylvester (6,049 people, Worth 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 Sylvester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.32¢ | $171 | 66K | — |
| Mitchell Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.57¢ | $207 | 21K | 410 |
Power outages in Worth County right now
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Outage history in Worth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 667 | 253 |
| Days with outages | 95 | 86 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,851 (32.4%) | 1,439 (16.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (667 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 31791
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sylvester?
Most homes in Sylvester 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 Sylvester: Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. (14.32¢), Mitchell Electric Member Corp. (17.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sylvester?
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 Sylvester, GA?
3 utilities serve Sylvester's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Colquitt Electric Membership Corp., Mitchell Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sylvester?
In 2025, customers in Worth County averaged 4 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 86 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 1,439 customers (16.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.