Electricity rates in 31708 — Albany, GA
Homes in ZIP 31708 pay about 16.0¢ per kWh (Mitchell Electric Member Corp, 2024 average). The Georgia average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 16.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 31708 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Electric Member Corp Cooperative | 16.0¢ 2024 | $187 | 21,293 |
| Georgia Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Dougherty | 16.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $153 | 2,452,488 |
| Diverse Power Incorporated Cooperative · serves Dougherty | 16.8¢ 2024 | $207 | 31,998 |
| Albany Utility Board Municipal · serves Dougherty | 12.9¢ 2024 | $125 | 29,517 |
| Sumter Electric Member Corp Cooperative · serves Dougherty | 14.1¢ 2024 | $183 | 15,049 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Dougherty; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Georgia price trend
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 31708
How much does electricity cost in 31708?
About 16.0¢ per kWh for homes (Mitchell Electric Member Corp, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $144.
Who is the electric utility for 31708?
Mitchell Electric Member Corp, with about 21,293 residential customers in Georgia; 4 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¢.