Gilmer County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Gilmer County, Georgia Electricity Overview

With a population of 31,047 citizens, Gilmer County is the 58th most populated county in the state and the 1439th largest in the US.

Citizens of Gilmer County use enough electricity to emit 4,614.3 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, compared to the statewide average of 4,654.33.

Gilmer County ranks 58th out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its residents using 409,212.19 megawatt hours.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Gilmer County is Georgia Power.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Gilmer County had a 4.41% drop over the most recent 12 months.

At an average residential rate of 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Gilmer County benefit from a 13.51% discount from the US average.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    409,212 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.18 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    143,260,238 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,614.3 kg

Ellijay, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Ellijay's citizens spend 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Georgia and nationwide average rates of 14.15 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.03 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 122.1 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.58 outages a year and 145.81 minutes each outage. Georgia Power sells an estimated 5,308.89 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Electricity companies servicing Ellijay must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 8,928,674.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 13th highest in Georgia for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellijay

Ellijay residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
128th13.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ellijay
165th$145.83Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ellijay Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ellijay, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Amicalola EMCBUNDLED11.21136.42681,43376,406,100
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.32155.2528,581,1354,379,926,438

Zips with electric coverage in Ellijay, Georgia include: 30540, 30536, 30175

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East Ellijay, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, East Ellijay's citizens spend 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Georgia and nationwide average rates of 14.15 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.03 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 122.1 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.58 outages a year and 145.81 minutes each outage. East Ellijay is the 464th largest city in the state, with a population of 615.

Electricity companies servicing East Ellijay must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 2,837,795.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 216th highest in Georgia for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Ellijay

East Ellijay residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
128th13.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of East Ellijay
165th$145.83Average residential monthly electricity bill for East Ellijay Residents

Electric Companies With Service in East Ellijay, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Amicalola EMCBUNDLED11.21136.42681,43376,406,100
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.32155.2528,581,1354,379,926,438

Gilmer County, Georgia Details

Gilmer County, Georgia Net Metering

Of the 2 electric providers in Gilmer County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Regulations put in place at the state level are decent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Gilmer County is about 3.41% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average is 2.45%, meaning Gilmer County ranks 619th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Gilmer County, Georgia

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Gilmer County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power20,438
2Amicalola EMC17,833

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Gilmer County, Georgia?

The largest electricity provider in Gilmer County, Georgia by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.

How many electric companies offer service in Gilmer County, Georgia?

There are 2 electricity providers operating in Gilmer County, Georgia.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-09-24