City of Palmetto electricity rates
Municipal utility · Georgia
City of Palmetto is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,084 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 50% 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 Palmetto bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $45.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $90.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $135.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $180.60 |
City of Palmetto residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Ratestime-of-use | 2009-01-01 | $10.00 | 8.8¢ (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 Palmetto rate history
2015–2025: -21% change in the average residential rate (11.20¢ → 8.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Palmetto 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 Palmetto's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 403 | 90 | 75,608 | 2025-02-16 |
| Coweta | 378 | 79 | 11,386 | 2025-02-16 |
City of Palmetto service area
City of Palmetto serves 2 counties in Georgia.
Coweta, Fulton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Palmetto at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,639,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 52,729 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 14396 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Palmetto's electricity rate?
City of Palmetto residential customers pay an average of 9.03¢ 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 40% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 50% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Palmetto electric bill?
About $190 a month. The average City of Palmetto home uses 2,108 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $90.
How many customers does City of Palmetto have?
City of Palmetto serves 2,084 residential customers in Georgia, across 2 counties.
Does City of Palmetto offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Electric Rates. 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 Palmetto before making decisions.