Electricity rates in Temple, GA
Temple (4,313 people, Carroll 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 Temple
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Carroll Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.31¢ | $173 | 54K | 360 |
Power outages in Carroll County right now
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Outage history in Carroll County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 159 | 244 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,119 (7.2%) | 7,243 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-31 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (159 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Villa Rica 16.4¢
- Bremen 16.4¢
- Buchanan 16.4¢
- Carrollton 16.4¢
- Mount Zion 16.4¢
- Tallapoosa 16.4¢
- Douglasville 16.4¢
- Dallas 16.4¢
- Hiram 16.4¢
- Rockmart 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30179
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Temple?
Most homes in Temple 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 Temple: Carroll Electric Member Corp. (14.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Temple?
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 Temple, GA?
2 utilities serve Temple's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Carroll Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Temple?
In 2025, customers in Carroll County averaged 4 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 7,243 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.