Electricity rates in Whitemarsh Island, GA
Whitemarsh Island (6,792 people, Chatham 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 Whitemarsh Island
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Canoochee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.55¢ | $169 | 25K | — |
Power outages in Chatham County right now
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Outage history in Chatham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,205 | 246 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 77 |
| Most customers out at once | 118,846 (82.7%) | 5,698 (4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,205 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Thunderbolt 16.4¢
- Wilmington Island 16.4¢
- Isle of Hope 14.6¢
- Savannah 16.4¢
- Skidaway Island 14.6¢
- Montgomery 14.6¢
- Garden City 16.4¢
- Tybee Island 16.4¢
- Port Wentworth 16.4¢
- Georgetown 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31404, 31410, 31416
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Whitemarsh Island?
Most homes in Whitemarsh Island 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 Whitemarsh Island: Canoochee Electric Member Corp. (14.55¢).
What is the average electric bill in Whitemarsh Island?
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 Whitemarsh Island, GA?
2 utilities serve Whitemarsh Island's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Canoochee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Whitemarsh Island?
In 2025, customers in Chatham County averaged 4 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 77 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-10, when 5,698 customers (4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.