Utility Providers in Porterdale, Georgia

Porterdale is served by 30 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Newton County.

Newton County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Porterdale vs. US average

Electricity
13.1¢/kWh
↓ 21% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 7% 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 Porterdale-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 Porterdale

Electricity$150-$199 (12.2¢–14.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$56/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 Porterdale heats its homes

43%
55%
2%

43% natural gas · 55% electricity · 2% other fuels

Electric rates in Porterdale

Residential rates range from 12.2¢ to 14.6¢ per kWh.

Porterdale
13.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Central Georgia El Member Corp, City of Covington - (GA), Georgia Power Co, Snapping Shoals El Member Corp, Walton Electric Member Corp.

This is 21% 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 Porterdale

Porterdale has strong broadband coverage.

ClearWave
7,000 Mbps
Fiber
AT&T
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Fusion
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber

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

Electric 5 providers

Central Georgia El Member Corp
City of Covington - (GA)
Georgia Power Co
Snapping Shoals El Member Corp
Walton Electric Member Corp

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atlanta Gas Light Co.

Water 13 providers

ALCOVY MOBILE HOME PARK
COVINGTON ESTATES, LLC
DIAL WATER SYSTEM
HIGHLANDS ON HAYNES CREEK S/D
LITTLE HAYNES SUBDIVISION
NEWBORN WATER SYSTEM
NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH
NEWTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
RIVERSIDE ESTATES MHP #2

Sewer 4 providers

Covington LAS (Flat Shoals Road WRF)
COVINGTON, CITY OF (COVINGTON WRF)
Newton County Little River WRF
NEWTON COUNTY WATER & SEWERAGE AUTHORITY (A. SCOTT EMMONS WRF AT LITTLE RIVER)

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 5,000 Mbps
ClearWave
Fiber up to 7,000 Mbps
Fusion
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Porterdale, 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.