How Flint Electric Membership compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Flint Electric Membership, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | 61,155 | -1.32 | -$143 |
| Flint Electric Membership Corp (this page) | 13.56 | 83,739 | — | — |
| Sumter Electric Member Corp | 14.14 | 15,049 | +0.58 | +$62 |
| Crisp County Power Comm | 14.54 | 9,206 | +0.98 | +$105 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 14.83 | 21,154 | +1.27 | +$137 |
| Georgia Power Co | 15.49 | 2,452,488 | +1.93 | +$208 |
| Oconee Electric Member Corp | 15.71 | 10,743 | +2.15 | +$232 |
| Southern Rivers Energy | 16.41 | 20,411 | +2.84 | +$307 |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | 16.75 | 31,998 | +3.19 | +$344 |
8 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Flint Electric Membership. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Flint Electric Membership customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Flint Electric Membership customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Flint Electric Membership premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb | Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | +$143 |
| Monroe | Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | +$143 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.50 | 13.56 | +0.5% |
| Residential customers | 81,740 | 83,739 | +2.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Georgia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Flint Electric Membership bill
Georgia is a regulated retail market — Flint Electric Membership customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.ga.gov/utilities/natural-gas.
Counties served (GA, EIA-861 2024)
Bibb · Chattahoochee · Crawford · Dooly · Harris · Houston · Macon · Marion · Monroe · Muscogee · Peach · Schley · Sumter · Talbot · Taylor · Twiggs · Upson
Head-to-head comparisons
- Georgia Power Co vs Flint Electric Membership Corp
- Flint Electric Membership Corp vs Central Georgia El Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Flint Electric Membership Corp more expensive than other Georgia utilities?
- Flint Electric Membership Corp customers paid an average 13.56 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% below the Georgia volume-weighted average of 14.09 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Flint Electric Membership Corp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Georgia has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.ga.gov/utilities/natural-gas).
- How many customers does Flint Electric Membership Corp have?
- 83,739 residential customers in Georgia in 2024 across 17 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.