Walton Electric Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 12.99¢/kWh in 2024 —
8% below the Georgia average of 14.09¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 131,915 residential customers across 10 GA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Jackson Electric Member (11.38¢), works out about $173/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Walton Electric Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Walton Electric Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Electric Member Corp | 11.38 | 239,558 | -1.60 | -$173 |
| Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | 11.54 | 181,600 | -1.45 | -$156 |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | 61,155 | -0.75 | -$81 |
| Snapping Shoals El Member Corp | 12.37 | 105,253 | -0.62 | -$67 |
| Walton Electric Member Corp (this page) | 12.99 | 131,915 | — | — |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp | 14.42 | 16,369 | +1.43 | +$155 |
| City of Covington | 14.57 | 12,459 | +1.58 | +$171 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 14.83 | 21,154 | +1.84 | +$199 |
| Georgia Power Co | 15.49 | 2,452,488 | +2.50 | +$270 |
| City of Lawrenceville | 15.78 | 10,667 | +2.79 | +$301 |
9 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Walton Electric Member. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Walton Electric 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 Walton Electric Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Walton Electric Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow | Jackson Electric Member Corp | 11.38 | +$173 |
| Clarke | Jackson Electric Member Corp | 11.38 | +$173 |
| Gwinnett | Jackson Electric Member Corp | 11.38 | +$173 |
| Oconee | Jackson Electric Member Corp | 11.38 | +$173 |
| Morgan | Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | +$81 |
| Newton | Central Georgia El Member Corp | 12.24 | +$81 |
| DeKalb | Snapping Shoals El Member Corp | 12.37 | +$67 |
| Rockdale | Snapping Shoals El Member Corp | 12.37 | +$67 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 10 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.36 | 12.99 | -2.8% |
| Residential customers | 129,144 | 131,915 | +2.1% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Georgia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Walton Electric Member bill
Georgia is a regulated retail market — Walton Electric 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)
Barrow · Clarke · DeKalb · Greene · Gwinnett · Morgan · Newton · Oconee · Rockdale · Walton
Head-to-head comparisons
- Georgia Power Co vs Walton Electric Member Corp
- Jackson Electric Member Corp vs Walton Electric Member Corp
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation vs Walton Electric Member Corp
- Walton Electric Member Corp vs Snapping Shoals El Member Corp
- Walton Electric Member Corp vs Central Georgia El Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Walton Electric Member Corp more expensive than other Georgia utilities?
- Walton Electric Member Corp customers paid an average 12.99 cents/kWh in 2024 — 8% below the Georgia volume-weighted average of 14.09 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Walton Electric 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 Walton Electric Member Corp have?
- 131,915 residential customers in Georgia in 2024 across 10 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.