City of Commerce electricity rates
Municipal utility · Georgia
City of Commerce is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,197 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Commerce bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $158.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $237.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $316.00 |
City of Commerce residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIALtime-of-use | 2013-02-21 | $8.00 | 10.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Commerce rate history
2015–2025: +38% change in the average residential rate (11.12¢ → 15.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Commerce doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Commerce's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 196 | 43 | 9,140 | 2025-06-07 |
City of Commerce service area
City of Commerce serves Jackson County in Georgia.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Commerce at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,869,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 57,629 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 4091 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Commerce's electricity rate?
City of Commerce residential customers pay an average of 15.80¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 4% above the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Commerce electric bill?
About $237 a month. The average City of Commerce home uses 1,502 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $158.
How many customers does City of Commerce have?
City of Commerce serves 3,197 residential customers in Georgia, across 1 county.
Does City of Commerce offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including RESIDENTIAL. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Commerce before making decisions.