Electricity rates in Thomson, GA
Thomson (6,689 people, McDuffie 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 Thomson
| 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 |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.02¢ | $168 | 16K | 474 |
Power outages in McDuffie County right now
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Outage history in McDuffie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 11,058 | 291 |
| Days with outages | 83 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,232 (102.3%) | 2,160 (19.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-01-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (11,058 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Warrenton 16.4¢
- Harlem 16.4¢
- Grovetown 16.4¢
- Wrens 16.4¢
- Evans 16.4¢
- Lincolnton 16.4¢
- Washington 16.4¢
- Martinez 16.4¢
- Hephzibah 16.4¢
- Sparta 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30824
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Thomson?
Most homes in Thomson 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 Thomson: Jefferson Electric Member Corp. (14.97¢), Rayle Electric Membership Corp. (15.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Thomson?
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 Thomson, GA?
3 utilities serve Thomson's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jefferson Electric Member Corp., Rayle Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Thomson?
In 2025, customers in McDuffie County averaged 4 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-11, when 2,160 customers (19.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.