How Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Electric Member Corp | 13.61 | 23,422 | -0.38 | -$41 |
| Canoochee Electric Member Corp | 13.98 | 24,180 | -0.00 | $0 |
| Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation (this page) | 13.98 | 54,115 | — | — |
| Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp | 14.24 | 27,736 | +0.25 | +$27 |
| Georgia Power Co | 15.49 | 2,452,488 | +1.51 | +$163 |
| Altamaha Electric Member Corp | 16.04 | 19,628 | +2.05 | +$222 |
5 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee | City of Douglas | 9.64 | +$470 |
| Tattnall | Excelsior Electric Member Corp | 13.61 | +$41 |
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 | 13.21 | 13.98 | +5.9% |
| Residential customers | 53,451 | 54,115 | +1.2% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Georgia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation bill
Georgia is a regulated retail market — Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation 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)
Appling · Atkinson · Bacon · Ben Hill · Brantley · Coffee · Irwin · Jeff Davis · Pierce · Tattnall · Ware · Wayne
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation more expensive than other Georgia utilities?
- Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation customers paid an average 13.98 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% below the Georgia volume-weighted average of 14.09 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation?
- 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 Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation have?
- 54,115 residential customers in Georgia in 2024 across 12 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.