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

City of Buford electricity rates

City of Buford (municipal) residential customers paid about 13.3¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $147 for 1,105 kWh a month.

Avg. home price13.3¢per kWh
Residential customers2,985GA, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,105kWh
Commercial13.8¢per kWh
Industrial10.2¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of Buford

500 kWh / month$67
900 kWh / month$120
1,200 kWh / month$160

Monthly cost at the average price of 13.3¢ 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.

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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 City of Buford’s electricity rate?

About 13.3¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of Buford electric bill?

$147 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,105 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of Buford cheaper than the Georgia average?

Yes: 13.3¢ versus the Georgia average of 15.9¢ (Aug 2026).