Central Georgia EMC
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About Central Georgia EMC
Central Georgia EMC provides electricity for 12 counties in Georgia. The entity is an electric cooperative. Central Georgia EMC averages 12.41 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their customers for residential electricity, which is 16.82% below Georgia's average price of 14.92 cents and 23.49% below the national average of 16.22 cents. They sold 1,358,147 megawatt hours in 2023 via retail accounts. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of the total electricity sourced and 1,401,060 megawatt hours were procured via the wholesale electricity market. The revenue for the company for 2023 from electricity sales was $159,289,000, with $148,211,000 from retail sales to end users.
Patrons of the provider pay an average monthly residential power bill of $161.06. This is 2.29% more than the state average bill of $157.78. Electricity generation is not part of the Central Georgia EMC business plan, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other companies and then resell to their consumers. The power grid operated by the provider experiences an average of 1.4 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting on average 102.93 minutes. The nationwide average for other suppliers is 1.44 outages per consumer and about 123.49 minutes per outage.
Customers of Central Georgia EMC are able to participate in net metering, which is a positive for both parties. Net metering makes solar panel installation more economically feasible as it allows individuals to sell electricity back to the grid.
All providers who transmit electricity have some energy loss via heat depletion or alternative causes. Central Georgia EMC is not an exception, as they have a yearly loss of about 2.96% of the electricity they generate. The Georgia average for energy loss is 3.84% and the US average is 2.43%. This leaves Central Georgia EMC with a ranking of 20th best out of 94 electricity providers in the state and 522nd best out of 3530 companies in the country.
Central Georgia EMC Rate & Electric Bills
Central Georgia EMC residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Central Georgia EMC Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:923 South Mulberry Street
Jackson, Georgia 30233
United States of America - CEO:George L. Weaver
Central Georgia EMC Contact
- Website:www.cgemc.com
- Customer Service Phone:(770) 775-7857
- Contact Page:www.cgemc.com
- Social Media:
Central Georgia EMC Service
- Rates & Plans:www.cgemc.com
- Outage Map:outage.cgemc.com:8181
- Outage Phone:(770) 775-7857
- States Served:
- Georgia
- Counties Served:
- Clayton County
- Henry County
- Bibb County
- Newton County
- Spalding County
- Major Cities Served:
- Macon-Bibb County
- McDonough
- Locust Grove
- Hampton
- Jackson
- Madison
- Forsyth
- Bonanza CDP
- Heron Bay CDP
- Monticello


Energy Loss
Central Georgia EMC's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
41,430MWh
522 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Central Georgia EMC's Power Outages
102.93 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.4 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Central Georgia EMC.
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Central Georgia EMC Coverage Map

Central Georgia EMC State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 67,547 | 159,189,934.97 | 14 | 100% |
Central Georgia EMC County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb County | 156,197 | 3 | 16.09 | $169.85/mo |
| Butts County | 24,950 | 4 | 13.01 | $156.92/mo |
| Clayton County | 296,564 | 4 | 15.55 | $159.93/mo |
| Henry County | 248,364 | 3 | 13.68 | $159.89/mo |
| Jasper County | 14,478 | 4 | 13.49 | $157.57/mo |
| Jones County | 28,297 | 3 | 15.14 | $167.04/mo |
| Lamar County | 18,482 | 4 | 16.12 | $193.27/mo |
| Monroe County | 27,825 | 4 | 14.30 | $171.78/mo |
| Morgan County | 19,694 | 4 | 13.93 | $161.74/mo |
| Newton County | 117,621 | 7 | 13.45 | $159.86/mo |
Cities Central Georgia EMC Has Coverage
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Central Georgia EMC FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Central Georgia EMC customers each month?
Central Georgia EMC currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $161.06, compared to the Georgia average of $157.78 and the United States average of $157.78 for bundled service.
What is the phone number for Central Georgia EMC?
You can reach Central Georgia EMC by phone via (770) 775-7857.
Who is the CEO of Central Georgia EMC?
George L. Weaver is the CEO of Central Georgia EMC.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Central Georgia EMC customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of Central Georgia EMC is 12.41 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Central Georgia EMC power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Central Georgia EMC's customers is 102.934 minutes.
How many counties does Central Georgia EMC have customers in in?
Central Georgia EMC supplies electricity in 12 counties.
What cities does Central Georgia EMC sell electricity in?
Central Georgia EMC serves electricity in 10 cities.