North Georgia Elec Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 12.18¢/kWh in 2024 —
14% below the Georgia average of 14.09¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 90,182 residential customers across 7 GA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Dalton Utilities (10.07¢), works out about $228/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How North Georgia Elec Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs North Georgia Elec Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Utilities | 10.07 | 13,482 | -2.11 | -$228 |
| North Georgia Elec Member Corp (this page) | 12.18 | 90,182 | — | — |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | 61,155 | +0.06 | +$6 |
| City of Chattanooga | 12.29 | 10,366 | +0.11 | +$12 |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp | 12.41 | 50,337 | +0.23 | +$25 |
| Carroll Electric Member Corp | 13.38 | 53,299 | +1.20 | +$129 |
| Georgia Power Co | 15.49 | 2,452,488 | +3.31 | +$357 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with North Georgia Elec Member. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than North Georgia Elec Member customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where North Georgia Elec Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | North Georgia Elec Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield | Dalton Utilities | 10.07 | +$228 |
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 | 11.86 | 12.18 | +2.7% |
| Residential customers | 89,064 | 90,182 | +1.3% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Georgia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a North Georgia Elec Member bill
Georgia is a regulated retail market — North Georgia Elec Member 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)
Catoosa · Chattooga · Floyd · Gordon · Murray · Walker · Whitfield
Head-to-head comparisons
- Georgia Power Co vs North Georgia Elec Member Corp
- North Georgia Elec Member Corp vs Central Georgia El Member Corp
- North Georgia Elec Member Corp vs Carroll Electric Member Corp
- North Georgia Elec Member Corp vs Amicalola Electric Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is North Georgia Elec Member Corp more expensive than other Georgia utilities?
- North Georgia Elec Member Corp customers paid an average 12.18 cents/kWh in 2024 — 14% below the Georgia volume-weighted average of 14.09 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from North Georgia Elec Member 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 North Georgia Elec Member Corp have?
- 90,182 residential customers in Georgia in 2024 across 7 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.