Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation residential customers paid an average of 11.54¢/kWh in 2024 —
18% below the Georgia average of 14.09¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 181,600 residential customers across 7 GA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Jackson Electric Member (11.38¢), works out about $17/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Electric Member Corp | 11.38 | 239,558 | -0.16 | -$17 |
| Cobb Electric Membership Corp | 11.40 | 200,601 | -0.13 | -$14 |
| Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (this page) | 11.54 | 181,600 | — | — |
| City of East Point | 11.97 | 16,365 | +0.43 | +$46 |
| GreyStone Power Corporation | 12.22 | 139,028 | +0.68 | +$73 |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp | 12.41 | 50,337 | +0.87 | +$94 |
| Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp | 12.80 | 83,001 | +1.27 | +$137 |
| City of College Park | 12.84 | 7,924 | +1.30 | +$141 |
| Walton Electric Member Corp | 12.99 | 131,915 | +1.45 | +$156 |
| Habersham Electric Membership Corp | 14.02 | 35,011 | +2.48 | +$268 |
| Georgia Power Co | 15.49 | 2,452,488 | +3.95 | +$427 |
| City of Lawrenceville | 15.78 | 10,667 | +4.24 | +$457 |
11 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Sawnee Electric Membership 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 Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | Jackson Electric Member Corp | 11.38 | +$17 |
| Hall | Jackson Electric Member Corp | 11.38 | +$17 |
| Lumpkin | Jackson Electric Member Corp | 11.38 | +$17 |
| Cherokee | Cobb Electric Membership Corp | 11.40 | +$14 |
| Fulton | Cobb Electric Membership Corp | 11.40 | +$14 |
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 | 12.58 | 11.54 | -8.3% |
| Residential customers | 177,427 | 181,600 | +2.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Georgia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation bill
Georgia is a regulated retail market — Sawnee Electric Membership 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)
Cherokee · Dawson · Forsyth · Fulton · Gwinnett · Hall · Lumpkin
Head-to-head comparisons
- Georgia Power Co vs Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation
- Jackson Electric Member Corp vs Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation
- Cobb Electric Membership Corp vs Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation vs GreyStone Power Corporation
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation vs Walton Electric Member Corp
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation vs Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation vs Amicalola Electric Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation more expensive than other Georgia utilities?
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation customers paid an average 11.54 cents/kWh in 2024 — 18% below the Georgia volume-weighted average of 14.09 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Sawnee Electric Membership 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 Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation have?
- 181,600 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.