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

Southern Rivers Energy electricity rates

Southern Rivers Energy (cooperative) residential customers paid about 16.4¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $207 for 1,263 kWh a month.

Avg. home price16.4¢per kWh
Residential customers20,411GA, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,263kWh
Commercial16.0¢per kWh
Industrial11.3¢per kWh

What a month costs with Southern Rivers Energy

500 kWh / month$82
900 kWh / month$148
1,200 kWh / month$197

Monthly cost at the average price of 16.4¢ 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 Southern Rivers Energy’s electricity rate?

About 16.4¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Southern Rivers Energy electric bill?

$207 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,263 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Southern Rivers Energy cheaper than the Georgia average?

No: 16.4¢ versus the Georgia average of 15.9¢ (Aug 2026).