Snapping Shoals El Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 12.37¢/kWh in 2024 —
12% below the Georgia average of 14.09¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 105,253 residential customers across 8 GA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Central Georgia El Member (12.24¢), works out about $14/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Snapping Shoals El Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Snapping Shoals El Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | 61,155 | -0.13 | -$14 |
| Snapping Shoals El Member Corp (this page) | 12.37 | 105,253 | — | — |
| City of College Park | 12.84 | 7,924 | +0.48 | +$51 |
| Walton Electric Member Corp | 12.99 | 131,915 | +0.62 | +$67 |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp | 14.42 | 16,369 | +2.05 | +$222 |
| City of Covington | 14.57 | 12,459 | +2.21 | +$238 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 14.83 | 21,154 | +2.46 | +$266 |
| Georgia Power Co | 15.49 | 2,452,488 | +3.12 | +$338 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Snapping Shoals El Member. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Snapping Shoals El 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 Snapping Shoals El Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Snapping Shoals El Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butts | Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | +$14 |
| Henry | Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | +$14 |
| Jasper | Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | +$14 |
| Morgan | Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | +$14 |
| Newton | Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | +$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 | 12.41 | 12.37 | -0.4% |
| Residential customers | 102,580 | 105,253 | +2.6% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Georgia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Snapping Shoals El Member bill
Georgia is a regulated retail market — Snapping Shoals El 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)
Butts · DeKalb · Henry · Jasper · Morgan · Newton · Rockdale · Walton
Head-to-head comparisons
- Georgia Power Co vs Snapping Shoals El Member Corp
- Walton Electric Member Corp vs Snapping Shoals El Member Corp
- Snapping Shoals El Member Corp vs Central Georgia El Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Snapping Shoals El Member Corp more expensive than other Georgia utilities?
- Snapping Shoals El Member Corp customers paid an average 12.37 cents/kWh in 2024 — 12% below the Georgia volume-weighted average of 14.09 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Snapping Shoals El 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 Snapping Shoals El Member Corp have?
- 105,253 residential customers in Georgia in 2024 across 8 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.