City of Sylvania electricity rates
Municipal utility · Georgia · SERC region
City of Sylvania is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,909 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.74¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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.
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City of Sylvania bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.70 | $69.08 |
| 1,000 kWh | $137.40 | $125.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $206.10 | $185.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $274.80 | $245.05 |
*Residential Electric (effective 2012-10-01, $9.20/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Sylvania residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric | 2012-10-01 | $9.20 | 6.71¢ first 20 kWh, 14.33¢ first 100 kWh, 13.38¢ first 200 kWh, 11.23¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.98¢ after |
| Residential Electric - Multi Unit | 2012-10-01 | $9.20 | 6.76¢ first 20 kWh, 14.33¢ first 100 kWh, 13.38¢ first 200 kWh, 11.23¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.98¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Sylvania rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (12.09¢ → 13.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Sylvania 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 Sylvania's counties, customers averaged 93 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 100 | 41 | 15,274 | 2025-08-16 |
| Screven | 12 | 7 | 190 | 2025-03-31 |
City of Sylvania service area
City of Sylvania serves 2 counties in Georgia and 2 ZIP codes.
Richmond, Screven
Cities: Sylvania
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Sylvania at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 7.48¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 4.43¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $47,405,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 821,652 MWh |
| Peak demand | 129 MW summer · 132 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.8% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 18397 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Sylvania's electricity rate?
City of Sylvania residential customers pay an average of 13.74¢ 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 9% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Sylvania electric bill?
About $137 a month. The average City of Sylvania home uses 996 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does City of Sylvania have?
City of Sylvania serves 1,909 residential customers and 2,347 customers in total in Georgia, across 2 counties.
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 Sylvania before making decisions.