Georgia Power provides electricity service to Albany and the surrounding Georgia area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
12.8¢/kWh
Average residential rate
The average Albany residential customer pays approximately 12.8¢ per kilowatt-hour.
| Plan | Base Rate | Peak Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 8.1 cents/kWh (winter) | N/A | Customers who prefer a traditional, tiered rate structure and do not want to shift their energy usage to specific times of the day. |
| Nights & Weekends | 7.6 cents/kWh (off-peak) | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM on weekdays (June-September) | Customers who can shift a significant portion of their energy usage to evenings and weekends, especially during the summer. |
| Overnight Advantage | 2.2 cents/kWh (super off-peak) | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM on weekdays (June-September) | Customers with electric vehicles or other high-energy-use appliances that can be run overnight. |
Residential Service: Customers who prefer a traditional, tiered rate structure and do not want to shift their energy usage to specific times of the day.
Nights & Weekends: Customers who can shift a significant portion of their energy usage to evenings and weekends, especially during the summer.
Overnight Advantage: Customers with electric vehicles or other high-energy-use appliances that can be run overnight.
*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at https://www.georgiapower.com.*
Albany has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. This results in high electricity usage for air conditioning in the summer and moderate usage for heating in the winter.
| Season | Typical Bill Range | Primary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | $150-$250 | Air conditioning |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | $80-$150 | Heating |
| Spring/Fall | $100-$180 | Baseline usage |
*Bill estimates based on average Albany household usage of 1,035 kWh/month.*
Georgia Power rates in Albany have changed over the past several years:
Georgia Power implemented a rate increase in January 2026 to cover the costs of investments in the power grid and the new Vogtle nuclear units. This followed several other smaller increases in recent years.
Georgia Power has not announced any specific upcoming rate changes, but rates are subject to review and adjustment by the Georgia Public Service Commission.
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