GA · ranked #33 in the US
Georgia residential rate: 14.2¢/kWh
That's 14% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Retail choice is open only to large commercial and industrial customers; residential served by a regulated monopoly. Summer cooling dominates.
Estimated cost
$47.93/month
$1.60 per day$583.09 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W
A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.
At your rate
What appliances cost in Georgia.
Typical monthly running cost at 14.2¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.
Utilities serving Georgia
- Georgia Power (Southern Co.)
- Georgia EMC (cooperatives)
- Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
Deregulation status
partial
Georgia has a mixed market — some customers can choose their supplier, others are served by the default utility.
Sources: www.eia.gov · psc.ga.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13