Utility Providers in Washington, Georgia

Washington is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Wilkes County.

Wilkes County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Washington vs. US average

Electricity
14.7¢/kWh
↓ 11% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 4% above 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 Washington-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 Washington

Electricity$200-$249 (13.5¢–16.3¢/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 Washington heats its homes

33%
46%
21%

33% natural gas · 46% electricity · 21% other fuels

Electric rates in Washington

Residential rates range from 13.5¢ to 16.3¢ per kWh.

Washington
14.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include City of Washington - (GA), Georgia Power Co, Rayle Electric Membership Corp.

This is 11% 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 Washington

Washington has strong broadband coverage.

Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable
Relyant Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Velofi
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

City of Washington - (GA)
Georgia Power Co
Rayle Electric Membership Corp

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atlanta Gas Light Co.

Water 3 providers

RAYLE WATER SYSTEM
TIGNALL WATER SYSTEM

Sewer 4 providers

Washington WPCP
WASHINGTON, CITY OF (AONIA WTP)
WASHINGTON, CITY OF (ROCKY CREEK WPCP)
WASHINGTON, CITY OF (SKULL SHOALS WTP)

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Relyant Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Velofi
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Washington, 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.