City of Sylvester electricity rates
Municipal utility · Georgia
City of Sylvester is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,864 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.65¢/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. 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 Sylvester bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $204.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $273.00 |
City of Sylvester residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $9.00 | 7.4¢ (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 Sylvester rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (11.75¢ → 13.29¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Sylvester 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 Sylvester's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth | 253 | 86 | 1,439 | 2025-06-26 |
City of Sylvester service area
City of Sylvester serves Worth County in Georgia.
Worth
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Sylvester at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,570,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 56,940 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 18403 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Sylvester's electricity rate?
City of Sylvester residential customers pay an average of 13.65¢ 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 10% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Sylvester electric bill?
About $226 a month. The average City of Sylvester home uses 1,657 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does City of Sylvester have?
City of Sylvester serves 2,864 residential customers in Georgia, across 1 county.
Does City of Sylvester 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 Sylvester before making decisions.