Utility Providers in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is served by 23 utility providers across 5 categories covering 9 ZIP codes in Richmond County.

Richmond County · Updated April 2026

What do utilities cost in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)?

≈ About average
Estimated monthly utility costs vs. the national average of ~$383/mo
Electricity$150-$199 (13.5¢–14.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$43/month

How Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) heats its homes

33%
63%
4%

33% natural gas · 63% electricity · 4% other fuels

Electric rates in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)

Residential rates range from 13.5¢ to 14.6¢ per kWh.

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)
14.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include City of Sylvania - (GA), Georgia Power Co, Jefferson Electric Member Corp, Planters Electric Member Corp.

This is 6% below the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

Note: Georgia has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) has strong broadband coverage.

UPN
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Hotwire Communications
2,500 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Velofi
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 4 providers

City of Sylvania - (GA)
Georgia Power Co
Jefferson Electric Member Corp
Planters Electric Member Corp

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atlanta Gas Light Co.

Water 5 providers

AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO WS
PLANTATION ACRES MHP
REASONABLE LIVING

Sewer 5 providers

Augusta J.B. Messerly WPCP
AUGUSTA, CITY OF (J.B. MESSERLY WPCP)
AUGUSTA, CITY OF (SPIRIT CREEK WPCP)
Columbia County (Reed Creek WPC)
HEPHZIBAH, CITY OF (HEPHZIBAH WPCP)

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Hotwire Communications
Fiber up to 2,500 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UPN
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Velofi
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Electric rates are based on 2023 NREL data. Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.