Residential electricity prices in 31318 in April 2025 averaged approximately 14.84 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 15% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 31318 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 31318 increased approximately 9%, from 13.54 ¢/kWh to 14.71 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 31318 in April 2025 averaged 21.58 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 34% more than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Meldrim natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 31318 (Meldrim, GA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Meldrim (Georgia) decreased approximately 100%, from 16.12 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 0.00 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 31318 (Meldrim, GA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Meldrim values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Meldrim solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Meldrim levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 31318 is associated with the city of Meldrim, GA in Effingham County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 31318, or for other information related to utilities in Georgia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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