City of Thomaston electricity rates
Municipal utility · Georgia
City of Thomaston is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,182 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.81¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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 Thomaston bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $256.20 |
City of Thomaston residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Powertime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $6.00 | 8.4¢ (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 Thomaston rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (11.39¢ → 12.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Thomaston 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 Thomaston's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 46 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upson | 226 | 41 | 2,422 | 2025-06-26 |
City of Thomaston service area
City of Thomaston serves Upson County in Georgia.
Upson
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Thomaston at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,841,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 126,958 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 18847 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Thomaston's electricity rate?
City of Thomaston residential customers pay an average of 12.81¢ 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 15% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Thomaston electric bill?
About $261 a month. The average City of Thomaston home uses 2,042 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does City of Thomaston have?
City of Thomaston serves 5,182 residential customers in Georgia, across 1 county.
Does City of Thomaston 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 Thomaston before making decisions.