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Electricity in Georgia

What power costs in Georgia, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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15.9¢per kWh, August 202612% below the U.S. average of 18.2¢
1,074kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$171a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $151

Plug-in solar

Bill stalled until 2027 Not yet. Georgia's 2026 bill (HB 1304) didn't pass; supporters expect to try again in the 2027 session. The full rules for Georgia.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 818 kWh a year here, worth roughly $111 at Georgia’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in Georgia

Space heater on high, one hour$0.24Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$5.14EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$139Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$133LED calculator

Home energy rebates

Georgia was taking applications for at least one of the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) when we checked state program pages on Oct 12, 2026. Income limits apply, and money is first come, first served. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

Georgia law blocks local bans on gas lawn equipment. We don’t list any local gas leaf blower bans in Georgia yet. All local bans.

Clotheslines

Georgia has no right-to-dry law, so HOA rules on clotheslines generally stand. Right-to-dry laws.

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