Electricity tariffs in Georgia are set by the regulator, GNERC, for six-month periods. From 1 July 2026 to 1 January 2027, a household in Tbilisi pays between 20.041 and 28.537 tetri per kWh depending on how much it uses each month, and a small business pays 35.261 tetri. All figures below include VAT and come from GNERC's published tariffs (source).
Household electricity tariffs (1 July 2026 – 1 January 2027)
The rate depends on how much electricity the household uses in the month.
| Monthly consumption | Tbilisi | Regions |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 101 kWh (and shared building meters) | 20.041 tetri/kWh | 19.731 tetri/kWh |
| 101–301 kWh | 24.053 tetri/kWh | 23.707 tetri/kWh |
| Over 301 kWh | 28.537 tetri/kWh | 28.227 tetri/kWh |
| Households connected at 3.3–10 kV | 31.646 tetri/kWh | 32.880 tetri/kWh |
In Tbilisi, households are supplied by the Tbilisi Electricity Supply Company; in the regions, by EP Georgia Supply. Both are universal service suppliers regulated by GNERC.
Business electricity tariffs
| Customer | Tbilisi | Regions |
|---|---|---|
| Small businesses, 220/380 V (universal service) | 35.261 tetri/kWh | 35.713 tetri/kWh |
| Public service supply, 220/380 V | 35.261 tetri/kWh | 35.713 tetri/kWh |
| Public service supply, 3.3–10 kV | 31.976 tetri/kWh | 34.632 tetri/kWh |
| Public service supply, 35–110 kV | 27.762 tetri/kWh | 30.322 tetri/kWh |
Public service supply covers larger customers who buy at regulated prices rather than from a supplier on the wholesale market. Very large consumers can also buy directly on the market; see our guide to GNERC and the electricity market.
What the numbers mean
- Businesses pay about 25–75% more per kWh than households. A small business pays 35.261 tetri, compared with 20.041–28.537 tetri for a household in Tbilisi.
- Using more costs more per kWh at home. A household that moves from 250 to 350 kWh a month moves from the 24.053 to the 28.537 tetri band.
- Tbilisi and the regions are close. The two suppliers' household rates differ by less than half a tetri; for businesses, the regions are slightly more expensive.
- Tariffs change every period. GNERC sets new tariffs for each period; the next one starts on 1 January 2027.
How to lower your electricity bill with solar
The higher your tariff, the faster solar pays back. For a business paying about 35 tetri per kWh, a rooftop system that is used mostly during the day typically pays back in 3–5 years; see our solar panel price and payback guide for worked examples.
Timing matters: small solar plants up to 500 kW connected to the grid before 1 January 2027 can use net metering, which offsets exported power against your bill at the full tariff, until 2033. Plants connected later move to net billing, where exported power is paid at a much lower market-based rate (net metering guide).
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 kWh of electricity cost in Tbilisi? Between 20.041 and 28.537 tetri for households, depending on monthly use, and 35.261 tetri for small businesses (July 2026 – January 2027, including VAT).
Who sets electricity tariffs in Georgia? GNERC (სემეკი), the independent energy regulator. See our GNERC guide.
Do tariffs include VAT? Yes, the consumer tariffs published by GNERC include VAT.
