Electricity rates in Valdosta, GA
Valdosta (55,724 people, Lowndes County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. pay about 14.32¢/kWh, 5% less than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Valdosta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.32¢ | $171 | 66K | — |
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
Power outages in Lowndes County right now
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Outage history in Lowndes County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9,276 | 238 |
| Days with outages | 163 | 113 |
| Most customers out at once | 61,947 (87.5%) | 6,868 (9.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9,276 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 31601, 31602, 31603, 31604, 31605, 31606, 31698
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Valdosta?
Most homes in Valdosta get power from Colquitt Electric Membership Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 14.32¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Valdosta: Georgia Power Co. (16.37¢).
What is the average electric bill in Valdosta?
About $171 a month, based on 1,191 kWh a month (the average for Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. customers) at 14.32¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Valdosta, GA?
2 utilities serve Valdosta's ZIP codes: Colquitt Electric Membership Corp., Georgia Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Valdosta?
In 2025, customers in Lowndes County averaged 3 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 113 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-09, when 6,868 customers (9.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.