Decatur County, GA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Decatur County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Decatur County, GA is $161.46
  • The average electricity rate in Decatur County, GA is 15.76¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Decatur County, GA

The average residential electric bill in Decatur County, GA is $161.46 per month. Decatur County, GA is the 98th most expensive county in Georgia for electricity.

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Decatur County, Georgia Electricity Overview

With a nationwide average residential electricity bill of $146.54, Decatur County citizens pay about 10.18% more than their fellow countrymen per month for electricity.

Over 100.16% of Decatur County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuels, putting Decatur County at 5th in the state for total sustainable electricity production.

The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.62 cents, while residents of Decatur County benefit from an average rate that is 5.18% less at 15.76 cents per kilowatt hour.

Decatur County had a 25.14% increase over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation.

With total production of 763,761.98 megawatt hours, Decatur County is ranked 777th largest generator of electricity in the nation out of 3221 counties for total generation.

With 29,020 citizens living within the county and 763,761.98 megawatt hours produced per year, Decatur County has a per capita production rate of 26.32 megawatt hours. The city is 19 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    396,387 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.66 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    763,762 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    764,965 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -1,203 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    26.32 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    91,738 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3.16 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bainbridge

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Bainbridge Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

15.15¢ per kWh

  • 3.77% higher than last month
  • 10.64% higher than November last year
  • 5.9% higher than the Georgia average
  • 11.05% lower than the US average
  • 410th in the state out of 675 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 47 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 132 since November last year
  • 13,615th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,083 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,014 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.2¢ per kWh

  • 0.81% higher than last month
  • 6.23% higher than November last year
  • 7.9% higher than the Georgia average
  • 7.84% lower than the US average
  • 603rd in the state out of 675 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 29 since November last year
  • 15,068th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 142 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,485 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$114.8 per month

  • 0.18% higher than last month
  • 1.37% higher than November last year
  • 2.76% lower than the Georgia average
  • 2.91% lower than the US average
  • 318th in the state out of 675 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 100 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 147 since November last year
  • 14,406th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 380 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,095 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$153.24 per month

  • 0.08% higher than last month
  • 9.3% higher than November last year
  • 2.01% higher than the Georgia average
  • 7.73% higher than the US average
  • 447th in the state out of 675 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 76 since November last year
  • 20,751st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,738 since November last year

Bainbridge, GA Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Bainbridge are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.77% higher than the state's average price of 14.37 cents and 8.58% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. With annual production of 138 megawatt hours, the city is the 57th highest producer of electricity in the state. Georgia Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers.

Electricity consumption in Bainbridge results in the release of 61,886,536.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 90th highest in the state out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,355.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 9th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Distillate Fuel Oil is the primary fuel in Bainbridge, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Bainbridge is home to one electricity plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bainbridge

Bainbridge residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
603rd15.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bainbridge
447th$153.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bainbridge Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bainbridge, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.83159.9429,531,064.964,675,701,820

Zips with electric coverage in Bainbridge, Georgia include: 39819, 39817, 39834

Attapulgus, GA Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Attapulgus are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.77% higher than the state's average price of 14.37 cents and 8.58% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. With a population of 754 residents, the city is the 428th most populated city in Georgia. Customers in Attapulgus are faced with 1.17 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 125.23 minutes.

Electricity consumption in Attapulgus results in the release of 3,276,725.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 419th highest in the state out of 675 cities. This total results in 4,345.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 61st worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Attapulgus

Attapulgus residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
603rd15.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Attapulgus
447th$153.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Attapulgus Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Attapulgus, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.83159.9429,531,064.964,675,701,820

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Climax, GA Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Climax are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.77% higher than the state's average price of 14.37 cents and 8.58% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. The city is ranked 16th in Georgia in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 120,369 megawatt hours generated. The city experiences an average of 1.17 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages last on average of 125.23 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage.

Electricity consumption in Climax results in the release of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 653rd highest in the state out of 675 cities. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 653rd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Solar is the primary fuel in Climax, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Climax is home to one electricity plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Climax

Climax residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
603rd15.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Climax
447th$153.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Climax Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Climax, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.83159.9429,531,064.964,675,701,820

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Decatur County, Georgia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Decatur County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cool Springs Solar (Hybrid)Cool Springs Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 493,422122
Decatur Parkway Solar Project, LLCSouthern Company (67.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 171,5592022
Decatur SolarWashington County Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Climax GA Solar 120,3693022
Decatur County Solar ProjectSouthern Company (67.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 41,6355222
BE Solar LLCAlchemy Renewable Energy (100.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 4,9699022
Bainbridge SolarBainbridge Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 2,02412322
Walton Bainbridge Power FacilityWalton Bainbridge LLC (100.00%)
Bainbridge GA Distillate Fuel Oil 1384176,762.0451,280.882

Decatur County, Georgia Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.16%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.02%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.18%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Decatur County has the 2864th largest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the country, releasing 91,738.22 kilograms a year. The county averages 3.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. The county has 7 power generation plants, which is 4th highest in Georgia.

Decatur County, Georgia Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Decatur County include Georgia Power, Grady EMC, and Three Notch EMC Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Georgia has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar.

Energy Loss

There are 4 companies in Decatur County that report energy loss, including Georgia Power, Grady EMC, and Three Notch EMC. Combined, these 4 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 5.04% of electricity produced. The countrywide average is 2.43%, resulting in Decatur County receiving a rank of 2040th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Decatur County:

  • Attapulgus, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 100.00%
  • Bainbridge, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 100.00%
  • Brinson, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 4.90%
    • Brinson, Georgia Electric Utility: 95.10%
  • Climax, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Decatur County, Georgia?

The largest electricity provider in Decatur County, Georgia by total customer count is Georgia Power.

How many power plants are located within Decatur County, Georgia?

There are 7 power plants located in Decatur County, Georgia

Which electricity companies offer service in Decatur County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power37,600
2Grady EMC4,931
3Three Notch EMC2,490
4Mitchell Electric165
5Brinson, Georgia Electric Utility130

How many electric companies offer service in Decatur County, Georgia?

Decatur County, Georgia is home to 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2025-06-01