Georgia Electricity Rates (2026)
14.7¢/kWhstate average
9.1% below national averageUtilities in Georgia
Rate Outlook for Georgia
Georgia's average residential electricity rate is currently 14.7 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 17.4 cents/kWh by 2031 and 19.8 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.4% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 20.6 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Georgia vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Georgia (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16.3 | 16.5 | 16.2 |
| 2027 | 15.7 | 16.0 | 15.7 |
| 2028 | 15.9 | 16.1 | 16.0 |
| 2029 | 16.4 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| 2030 | 16.8 | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| 2031 | 17.4 | 17.7 | 17.6 |
| 2032 | 17.9 | 18.4 | 18.1 |
| 2033 | 18.6 | 19.2 | 18.7 |
| 2034 | 19.1 | 19.7 | 19.2 |
| 2035 | 19.5 | 20.1 | 19.5 |
| 2036 | 19.8 | 20.6 | 19.8 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Georgia's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.