Georgia Electricity Rates
Residential rate
15.37¢/kWh
-18% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#34
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$135
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Georgia |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $42.05 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $130.83 |
| Window AC unit | $33.64 |
| Portable AC unit | $41.12 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $56.07 |
| Heat pump water heater | $14.02 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $14.02 |
| Washing machine | $1.17 |
| Dishwasher | $6.07 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.61 |
| Chest freezer | $6.54 |
| Electric oven | $11.68 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Georgia
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $2.41/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Georgia rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.