Atlanta, Georgia.After receiving unusually large bills for July 2025—some of which totaled over $1,000—many Georgia Power customers are speaking out. The company claims that the surge is related to the third-warmest month in 44 years and the hottest month in the state since 2016.
Customer Shock Over Soaring Bills
Khadijah Workss, a resident of Clayton County, claimed she was taken aback when her statement came to $1,223, excluding a $306 balance from the month before, making her total debt over $1,500. According to Works, who used somewhat more over 5,000 kWh in July, her usage was not much more than it was in June, when her bill was about $500.
How will I pay for it? According to Works, everything increased due to inflation, even the cost of food.
Works, who was previously on Georgia Power’s Flat Bill program, claimed that abandoning that plan made the charge increase much more startling. She mentioned that while she is not home, she frequently turns off or raises the thermostat to 75 or 80 degrees.
Company Cites Extreme Heat and Energy Use
Georgia Power stressed in an official statement that excessive heat increases energy use because it forces appliances and air conditioners to work harder to keep people comfortable. According to the firm, this July was the warmest in Georgia since 2016 and the third hottest in forty-four years. Average temperatures were 2.5 degrees higher than usual.
Customers were urged by the utility to track their daily consumption and obtain bill estimations prior to receiving their statements by using its My Power Usage application. Additionally, they advocated for energy-saving practices including routinely changing air filters and utilizing accessible energy assistance programs.
Calls for Price Adjustments
Many consumers have expressed their dissatisfaction online by calling the bills “crazy” and “absurd” for just one month. According to Georgia Power, rates have been 15% below the national average since 1990 and are currently locked for the next three years as a result of an agreement with the Georgia Public Service Commission. However, detractors claim that these guarantees do not alleviate the current financial burden.
We don’t mind paying our bills, but it’s crazy to go overboard and charge someone that much for a single month, Works said.
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