EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Albany Utility Board electricity rates

Albany Utility Board (municipal) residential customers paid about 12.9¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $125 for 973 kWh a month.

Avg. home price12.9¢per kWh
Residential customers29,517GA, 2024
Avg. monthly use973kWh
Commercial7.4¢per kWh
Industrial2.7¢per kWh

What a month costs with Albany Utility Board

500 kWh / month$64
900 kWh / month$116
1,200 kWh / month$154

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Georgia averageU.S. average
Aug 202615.9¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.3%15.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+20.2%13.2¢
Record high16.4¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$2341,471 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Albany Utility Board’s electricity rate?

About 12.9¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Albany Utility Board electric bill?

$125 a month in 2024, for an average of 973 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Albany Utility Board cheaper than the Georgia average?

Yes: 12.9¢ versus the Georgia average of 15.9¢ (Aug 2026).