AC running cost in Georgia
A typical 2,000 sq ft Georgia home with average insulation and a 14 SEER2 central AC uses about 1,952 kWh a year for cooling: roughly $301, peaking in Jul at about $75.
At a glance
Georgia ranks 10th of 48 contiguous states for estimated yearly AC running cost. Its residential electricity price (15.4¢/kWh) is 15% lower than the U.S. average (18.19¢, EIA) and ranks 26th highest. Its climate brings 1,725 cooling degree days a year (11th most), so cooling demand is 57% higher than the 48-state average. Jul is the peak month, carrying about 25% of the year's AC cost; the meaningful cooling season runs May–Oct.
| Estimated yearly AC cost (2,000 sq ft, 14 SEER2) | $301 |
| Average across 48 contiguous states (unweighted) | $207 |
| Average residential price, July 2026 YTD | 15.4¢/kWh (U.S.: 18.19¢) |
| Single month, July 2026 | 16.27¢/kWh |
| Annual cooling degree days (NOAA, 1991–2020, base 65°F) | 1,725 (48-state avg 1,099) |
| Yearly savings, 18 vs 14 SEER2 | $67 |
We haven't verified utility-specific tariffs for Georgia yet, so this page uses the EIA statewide average. Your utility's rate may differ, so enter it in the calculator below.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B and Table 5.6.A; NOAA NCEI nClimDiv. Statewide averages hide large local differences.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Price | CDD/yr | Yearly AC cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15.3¢ | 3,579 | $620 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | 1,947 | $364 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | 1,946 | $351 |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | 1,725 | $301 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | 1,472 | $249 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | 1,416 | $222 |
Same home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation, 14 SEER2) in each state.
Month by month
| Month | CDD | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 9 | $1 |
| Feb | 6 | 6 | $1 |
| Mar | 24 | 27 | $4 |
| Apr | 37 | 42 | $6 |
| May | 166 | 188 | $29 |
| Jun | 328 | 371 | $57 |
| Jul ★ | 433 | 490 | $75 |
| Aug | 404 | 458 | $70 |
| Sep | 242 | 274 | $42 |
| Oct | 64 | 72 | $11 |
| Nov | 9 | 10 | $2 |
| Dec | 5 | 6 | $1 |
★ peak month.
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Yearly cooling cost by home size and SEER2
| Home | 13 SEER2 | 14 SEER2 | 16 SEER2 | 18 SEER2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft | $194 | $180 | $158 | $140 |
| 1,600 sq ft | $259 | $240 | $210 | $187 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $324 | $301 | $263 | $234 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $405 | $376 | $329 | $292 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $486 | $451 | $395 | $351 |
Average insulation; 15.4¢/kWh.
AC monthly running cost calculator
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Price defaults to the state's EIA average residential price (July 2026 YTD); edit it to match your bill. Climate: NOAA state cooling degree days, 1991–2020 average. How this works.