State electricity cost

How much does electricity cost in Georgia?

The average residential electricity rate in Georgia is 15.40¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-07-ytd), the 22nd-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 18% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.88¢/kWh).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B (2026-09-24). This aggregate rate does not reproduce your utility's fixed charges, tax treatment, tiers or time-of-use schedule.

Example monthly bills at the Georgia average rate

Engine-generated energy-portion estimates for three usage levels. Enter your own kWh in the bill estimator for a personalized range.

Monthly usage	Estimated range	Most likely
500 kWh	$63.76–$94.86	$77.00
1,000 kWh	$127.51–$189.73	$154.00
1,500 kWh	$191.27–$284.59	$231.00

What appliances cost to run in Georgia

Each row prices that appliance's reference scenario at the Georgia state-average rate through the appliance-energy engine. Open a guide to adjust watts, hours, and usage.

Appliance	Reference scenario	kWh/month	Estimated/month
Central air conditioner	8 hours a day with moderate cycling	504.00	$77.62
Space heater	6 hours a day on 20 days in a month	144.00	$22.18
Electric water heater	Elements active about 3 hours a day	405.00	$62.37
Refrigerator	150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle	37.80	$5.82
EV home charging (Level 2)	About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)	468.00	$72.07
Pool pump	8 hours a day at full draw	264.00	$40.66
Electric dryer	45-minute cycles, twelve times per month	22.95	$3.53
Television	5 hours a day of mixed viewing	16.50	$2.54

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B. Data vintage 2026-07-ytd.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Georgia?

The published state-average residential rate for Georgia is 15.40 cents per kilowatt-hour (2026-07-ytd, EIA). Your utility's tariff can differ meaningfully once fixed charges, taxes, and rate tiers are applied.

Is electricity in Georgia cheap or expensive compared with other states?

Georgia has the 22nd-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 18% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.88¢/kWh).

Why is my actual Georgia bill different from these estimates?

These examples apply one state-average rate to assumed usage. Real bills add fixed monthly charges, taxes and fees, tiered or time-of-use pricing, and your household’s actual kilowatt-hours, which vary with weather and behavior.

Keep comparing

Florida — next-cheapest state average (15.30¢/kWh)
Oregon — next state average up (15.40¢/kWh)

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