City of Elberton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Georgia
City of Elberton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,560 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 33% 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 Elberton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $120.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $181.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $241.80 |
City of Elberton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service - Discounttime-of-use | nan | $6.50 | 11.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - No Discounttime-of-use | nan | $12.50 | 11.0¢ (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 Elberton rate history
2015–2025: -4% change in the average residential rate (12.32¢ → 11.78¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Elberton 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 Elberton's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 31 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert | 211 | 25 | 3,986 | 2025-05-21 |
City of Elberton service area
City of Elberton serves Elbert County in Georgia.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 19% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Elberton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,800,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 125,599 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 5730 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Elberton's electricity rate?
City of Elberton residential customers pay an average of 12.09¢ 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 20% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 33% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Elberton electric bill?
About $278 a month. The average City of Elberton home uses 2,295 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $121.
How many customers does City of Elberton have?
City of Elberton serves 4,560 residential customers in Georgia, across 1 county.
Does City of Elberton offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service - Discount. 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 Elberton before making decisions.