Jackson EMC
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About Jackson EMC
Jackson EMC is an electric cooperative. The largest city serviced by the supplier is Athens, but the company also provides electricity to 28 cities in Georgia. A total of 267,737 customers (241,882 residential properties, 25,574 commercial accounts and 281 industrial properties) receive electricity from the supplier. Jackson EMC has an average residential electricity rate of 11.38 cents per kilowatt hour . This is below both the Georgia and nationwide average rates of 14.92 and 16.22 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. In 2023 they sold 97.86% of their megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 5,669,658 megawatt hours were purchased on wholesale channels.
The Georgia average monthly residential power bill is $157.78, while the Jackson EMC average is 9.13% higher at $144.7 per month. Jackson EMC is the 35th ranked supplier in the state for average monthly bill amount. The provider's customers experience an average of 0.98 electrical outages per customer a year. These outages go on for an average of 69.19 minutes, while the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage. The company is not associated with any electricity production plants and all of the electricity that they sell to their consumers must be purchased wholesale from other suppliers.
Consumers of Jackson EMC can take advantage of net metering, which is a positive for both parties. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unneeded wattage into the grid.
Companies routinely submit reports for energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Jackson EMC recently reported a loss of 2.03% of the electricity generation total. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the suppliers who operate throughout the United States. Jackson EMC has received a rank of 293rd best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the United States.
Jackson EMC Rate & Electric Bills
Jackson EMC residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
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Jackson EMC Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:850 Commerce Road
Jefferson, Georgia 30549
United States of America - CEO:Chip Jakins
Jackson EMC Contact
- Website:www.jacksonemc.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 462-3691
- Contact Page:www.jacksonemc.com
- Social Media:
Jackson EMC Service
- Rates & Plans:www.jacksonemc.com
- Outage Map:jacksonemc.outagemap.coop
- Outage Phone:(800) 245-4044
- States Served:
- Georgia
- Counties Served:
- Gwinnett County
- Hall County
- Clarke County
- Barrow County
- Jackson County
- Major Cities Served:
- Athens
- Gainesville
- Duluth
- Lawrenceville
- Suwanee
- Winder
- Norcross
- Buford
- Lilburn
- Braselton
Energy Loss
Jackson EMC's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
114,933MWh
293 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Jackson EMC's Power Outages
69.19 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.98 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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Jackson EMC Coverage Map

Jackson EMC State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 268,323 | 656,897,967 | 3 | 100% |
Jackson EMC County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County | 18,061 | 3 | 13.53 | $150.05/mo |
| Barrow County | 89,299 | 3 | 12.96 | $148.70/mo |
| Clarke County | 129,875 | 4 | 14.79 | $158.02/mo |
| Gwinnett County | 975,353 | 7 | 13.98 | $155.59/mo |
| Hall County | 212,692 | 5 | 13.24 | $148.56/mo |
| Jackson County | 83,936 | 3 | 12.50 | $145.14/mo |
| Lumpkin County | 33,188 | 5 | 12.77 | $149.33/mo |
| Madison County | 29,906 | 3 | 12.62 | $144.76/mo |
Cities Jackson EMC Has Coverage
- Arcade, GA
- Athens, GA
- Auburn, GA
- Bethlehem, GA
- Braselton, GA
- Buford, GA
- Carl, GA
- Colbert, GA
- Commerce, GA
- Dacula, GA
- Danielsville, GA
- Duluth, GA
- Flowery Branch, GA
- Gainesville, GA
- Homer, GA
- Hoschton, GA
- Hull, GA
- Jefferson, GA
- Lawrenceville, GA
- Lilburn, GA
- Nicholson, GA
- Norcross, GA
- Oakwood, GA
- Pendergrass, GA
- Statham, GA
- Suwanee, GA
- Talmo, GA
- Winder, GA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Jackson EMC FAQ:
What is the phone number for Jackson EMC?
Jackson EMC's customer service phone number is (800) 462-3691
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Jackson EMC customers?
Customers of Jackson EMC, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 11.38 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the average bundled bill for Jackson EMC customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Jackson EMC is $144.70. The state average bundled bill is $157.78 and the nationwide average is $157.78.
Who is the CEO of Jackson EMC?
Jackson EMC's current CEO is Chip Jakins.
When will Jackson EMC power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Jackson EMC's consumers is 69.188 minutes.
How many counties does Jackson EMC offer service to?
Jackson EMC sells electricity to customers in 8 counties in the nation.
What cities does Jackson EMC have customers in to?
Jackson EMC has customers in 28 cities.