What do Georgia utilities charge before you use any power?
6 Georgia utilities, 14 plans, 62% of homes covered. The middle utility bills $28.43 monthly, $341 over twelve months, whatever the meter reads. At 14.73 cents a kWh that buys 193 kWh, about 18% of a 1,075 kWh bill. Rank 1 of 24, $9.93 over the $18.50 all-state figure.
Georgia: fixed charge by utility
| Georgia Power Co | investor-owned | 2,452,488 | 4 | $14.00 | $0.46 to $14.00 | 2025-01-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Electric Member Corp | cooperative | 239,558 | 4 | $31.00 | $31.00 to $34.00 | 2026-02-24 |
| Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | cooperative | 181,600 | 1 | $26.85 | $26.85 | 2025-01-15 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (GA) | cooperative | 21,154 | 3 | $49.30 | $40.00 to $49.88 | 2025-08-14 |
| City of Covington | municipal | 12,459 | 1 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2026-03-04 |
| City of La Grange | municipal | 12,347 | 1 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2024-08-01 |
Georgia utility medians
$49.30 at the top against $14.00 at the bottom: 3.5 to 1. Georgia Power Co, the biggest at 2,452,488 homes, bills $14.00, $14.43 under the state median. Weighted by homes: $14.00 (-$14.43). Georgia Power Co alone spans $0.46 to $14.00 over 4 plans.
What $28.43 a month means in Georgia
$28.43 at 14.73 cents is 193 kWh, 18% of a typical 1,075 kWh month.
Per kWh: 2.6 cents at 1,075 kWh, 5.3 cents at 538 kWh.
Where Georgia sits among states
Washington is 2nd at $28.29, $0.14 under Georgia. Oregon is 3rd at $28.16, $0.27 under Georgia.
Georgia beside 3 neighbors
| Neighbor | Median $ | Gap to Georgia | Utilities / plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $18.88 | -$9.55 | 6 / 10 |
| South Carolina | $24.45 | -$3.98 | 6 / 11 |
| Tennessee | $25.48 | -$2.95 | 6 / 13 |
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Nearest medians: Washington $28.29, Oregon $28.16, Tennessee $25.48, South Carolina $24.45
Sources
Georgia plan edits run 2024-08-01 to 2026-03-04; hub page: file dates and checksums.
Questions
How much is the fixed charge for Georgia electricity customers?
$28.43 a month at the median of 6 utilities ($14.00 to $49.30); $14.00 when weighted by homes.
Which Georgia utility has the highest fixed charge?
Tri-County Elec Member Corp (GA), with a median of $49.30 a month across 3 plans.
Can I avoid the fixed charge in Georgia?
Not by using less: the cheapest Georgia plan read lists $0.46 and the dearest $49.88, each billed at zero use.
How recent is this Georgia data?
Georgia plan edits date from 2024-08-01 to 2026-03-04; a rate case can move a charge after that, so read your own tariff.