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

Electricity rates in 31136 — Atlanta, GA

Homes in ZIP 31136 pay about 12.2¢ per kWh (GreyStone Power Corporation, 2024 average). The Georgia average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price12.2¢per kWh
UtilityGreyStone Power Corporation
GA average15.9¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1451,186 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$61
900 kWh / month$110
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$147

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 31136 is

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Utilities serving 31136

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in GA
GreyStone Power Corporation
Cooperative
12.2¢
2024
$145139,028
Georgia Power Co.
Investor Owned · serves Fulton
16.6¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1532,452,488
Cobb Electric Membership Corp
Cooperative · serves Fulton
12.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$128200,601
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation
Cooperative · serves Fulton
11.5¢
2024
$136181,600
Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp
Cooperative · serves Fulton
12.8¢
2024
$15883,001
City of East Point (GA)
Municipal · serves Fulton
12.0¢
2024
$9916,365
City of College Park (GA)
Municipal · serves Fulton
12.8¢
2024
$1047,924
City of Fairburn (GA)
Municipal · serves Fulton
11.2¢
2024
$2643,488

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Fulton; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Georgia 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.

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 about 31136

How much does electricity cost in 31136?

About 12.2¢ per kWh for homes (GreyStone Power Corporation, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $110.

Who is the electric utility for 31136?

GreyStone Power Corporation, with about 139,028 residential customers in Georgia; 8 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in GA getting more expensive?

The Georgia residential average was 15.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.