City of Forsyth electricity rates
Municipal utility · Georgia
City of Forsyth is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,222 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.33¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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 Forsyth bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $214.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $286.60 |
City of Forsyth residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Powertime-of-use | 2008-06-03 | $6.70 | 6.8¢ (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 Forsyth rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (12.31¢ → 13.96¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Forsyth 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 Forsyth's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 49 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 349 | 65 | 3,737 | 2025-02-16 |
City of Forsyth service area
City of Forsyth serves Monroe County in Georgia.
Monroe
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Forsyth at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,432,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 96,227 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 6598 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Forsyth's electricity rate?
City of Forsyth residential customers pay an average of 14.33¢ 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 5% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Forsyth electric bill?
About $357 a month. The average City of Forsyth home uses 2,489 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does City of Forsyth have?
City of Forsyth serves 3,222 residential customers in Georgia, across 1 county.
Does City of Forsyth offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Power. 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 Forsyth before making decisions.