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Georgia Power Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

Residential Rate
14.27¢
Commercial
11.83¢
Customers
2.7M
Rate Type
tiered

How much does Georgia Power charge per kWh in 2026?

Georgia Power’s estimated effective residential rate is about 14.27 cents per kWh as of May 2026. A typical home using 1,000 kWh a month pays roughly $153, including the about $10 monthly customer charge. Commercial service runs about 11.83c/kWh. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on Georgia Power’s official rate schedule.

2026 published rate: Georgia Power's residential rate works out to about 14.27 cents per kWh in early 2026 for a typical 1,000 kWh home, covering base energy and delivery charges plus fuel, storm, and environmental cost recovery. The bigger 2026 story is that rates are falling, not rising: on 28 May 2026 the Georgia Public Service Commission approved a plan resolving the company's February 2026 fuel-cost and storm-cost recovery filings, cutting the typical residential bill about $50 a year, or $4.04 a month, starting in June 2026, roughly $285 million in total annual savings across all customers. That comes on top of an earlier base-rate freeze the PSC approved in 2025, which holds Georgia Power's base rates flat through at least 2028, with a further $102-a-year saving for the typical residential customer projected from 2029. Base rates cover delivery and grid costs and exclude pass-through fuel costs and sales tax, so the all-in rate still moves with fuel and storm adjustments. For comparison, Georgia's statewide EIA residential average was 15.84 cents per kWh in May 2026. Georgia Power / Georgia PSC press releases, 2025-2026 base-rate freeze and May 2026 cost-recovery plan.

About Georgia Power

Georgia Power serves approximately 2.7 million residential customers across GA. The estimated effective residential rate is about 14.27 cents per kWh as of May 2026 - a representative average; see the official tariff schedule for your exact rate.

Service area: 95% of Georgia - all major metro areas (Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon)

Parent company: Southern Company

Recent rate case: The Georgia PSC approved a base-rate freeze in 2025 that holds Georgia Power's base rates flat through at least 2028. On 28 May 2026 the PSC approved a plan resolving the company's February 2026 fuel-cost and storm-cost recovery filings, lowering the typical residential bill about $50 a year ($4.04 a month) starting June 2026. Base rates still reflect ongoing recovery of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 costs; consult the tariff schedule linked above for current pricing.

Georgia Power Bill Calculator: Cost by Monthly Usage

Estimated monthly bill at 14.27c/kWh plus the $10 fixed charge. Formula: kWh x rate + fixed charge.

Monthly usageEstimated bill
250 kWh$45.67/mo
500 kWh$81.35/mo
750 kWh$117.02/mo
1,000 kWh (typical home)$152.70/mo
1,250 kWh$188.38/mo
1,500 kWh$224.05/mo

A representative estimate using the effective average rate. Your exact bill depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges. Calculate with your own usage ->

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Rate structuretiered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Georgia Power rate per kWh in 2026?+
Georgia Power's residential rate works out to about 14.27 cents per kWh in early 2026 for a typical 1,000 kWh home, covering base energy and delivery charges plus fuel, storm, and environmental cost recovery. The bigger 2026 story is that rates are falling, not rising: on 28 May 2026 the Georgia Public Service Commission approved a plan resolving the company's February 2026 fuel-cost and storm-cost recovery filings, cutting the typical residential bill about $50 a year, or $4.04 a month, starting in June 2026, roughly $285 million in total annual savings across all customers. That comes on top of an earlier base-rate freeze the PSC approved in 2025, which holds Georgia Power's base rates flat through at least 2028, with a further $102-a-year saving for the typical residential customer projected from 2029. Base rates cover delivery and grid costs and exclude pass-through fuel costs and sales tax, so the all-in rate still moves with fuel and storm adjustments. For comparison, Georgia's statewide EIA residential average was 15.84 cents per kWh in May 2026. (Source: Georgia Power / Georgia PSC press releases, 2025-2026 base-rate freeze and May 2026 cost-recovery plan.)
What is the current Georgia Power rate per kWh?+
Georgia Power's estimated effective residential rate is about 14.27 cents per kWh as of May 2026. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel/rider charges shown on the utility's official rate schedule (linked below). The estimated commercial rate is 11.83c/kWh, and the monthly fixed customer charge is roughly $10 regardless of usage.
What rate structure does Georgia Power use?+
Georgia Power uses a tiered rate structure. Tiered rates charge a higher rate once your usage exceeds a baseline allowance (typically set at 50-100% of average usage for your climate zone).
How do I calculate my Georgia Power bill from the rate per kWh?+
Multiply your monthly kilowatt-hours by the per-kWh rate, then add the fixed customer charge. Using Georgia Power's estimated effective residential rate of 14.27 cents per kWh and its roughly $10 monthly fixed charge, a home using 750 kWh a month works out to about (750 x $0.1427) + $10 = $117.02 a month. The table above shows the same math across usage levels from 250 to 1,500 kWh. This is a representative estimate; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on the official schedule linked above.
How do I find my Georgia Power rate on my bill?+
Your electricity bill shows the total kWh consumed and the charges applied. Look for the 'energy charge' or 'supply charge' line item - this is the per-kWh rate times your usage. Delivery charges (transmission and distribution) are listed separately and represent a significant portion of your total rate. The fixed customer charge appears as a flat line item. Your effective combined rate (all charges / total kWh) may differ from the tariff rate due to the fixed charge amortization.
What recent rate changes has Georgia Power made?+
The Georgia PSC approved a base-rate freeze in 2025 that holds Georgia Power's base rates flat through at least 2028. On 28 May 2026 the PSC approved a plan resolving the company's February 2026 fuel-cost and storm-cost recovery filings, lowering the typical residential bill about $50 a year ($4.04 a month) starting June 2026. Base rates still reflect ongoing recovery of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 costs; consult the tariff schedule linked above for current pricing.
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