Electricity rates in Washington, GA
Washington (3,981 people, Wilkes 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 Washington
| 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 |
| City of Washington | Municipal utility | 16.38¢ | $146 | 1,884 | — |
Power outages in Wilkes County right now
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Outage history in Wilkes County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,293 | 387 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,252 (56.4%) | 2,760 (36.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-05-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,293 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lincolnton 16.4¢
- Union Point 16.4¢
- Thomson 16.4¢
- Warrenton 16.4¢
- Elberton 16.4¢
- Greensboro 16.4¢
- Comer 16.4¢
- Harlem 16.4¢
- Sparta 16.4¢
- Winterville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30673
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Washington?
Most homes in Washington 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 Washington: Jefferson Electric Member Corp. (14.97¢), Rayle Electric Membership Corp. (15.02¢), City of Washington (16.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Washington?
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 Washington, GA?
4 utilities serve Washington's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jefferson Electric Member Corp., Rayle Electric Membership Corp., City of Washington. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Washington?
In 2025, customers in Wilkes County averaged 6 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-30, when 2,760 customers (36.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.