Utility Providers in Nelson, Georgia

Nelson is served by 13 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Pickens County.

Pickens County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Nelson vs. US average

Electricity
13.3¢/kWh
↓ 19% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 6% below GA state average (14.1¢)
Natural gas
$18.19/Mcf
↑ 25% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Nelson-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Nelson

Electricity$100-$149 (12.0¢–14.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Nelson heats its homes

79%
21%

79% natural gas · 21% electricity

Electric rates in Nelson

Residential rates range from 12.0¢ to 14.6¢ per kWh.

Nelson
13.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Amicalola Electric Member Corp, Georgia Power Co.

This is 19% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Nelson

Nelson has strong broadband coverage.

ETC
2,500 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
TDS Telecom
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Amicalola Electric Member Corp
Georgia Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atlanta Gas Light Co.

Water 4 providers

BIG CANOE SUBDIVISION
PICKENS COUNTY WATER AUTH.

Sewer 1 provider

JASPER, CITY OF (TATE HOUSING PROJECT WPCP)

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
ETC
Fiber / Cable up to 2,500 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TDS Telecom
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Nelson, 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. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). 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.