Sumter Electric Membership Corporation
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About Sumter Electric Membership Corporation
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation is an electric cooperative serving Georgia, including cities like Americus, Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, Leesburg, Webster County unified government, and Georgetown-Quitman County unified government. The average residential electricity rate for patrons of Sumter Electric Membership Corporation is roughly 14.01 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 6.09% lower than the state's average price of 14.92 cents, resulting in the provider ranking 55th lowest for average electricity rate out of 96 providers in the state. They had total sales and disposition of 376,103 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 358,931 megawatt hours were from sales to end users. The electricity sourced by Sumter Electric Membership Corporation is made up primarily of megawatt hours they acquired by way of wholesale channels. This category makes up 100.00% of the total electricity sourced by the company. Their total revenue in 2023 from electricity activities was $52,344,500, with $51,026,900 coming from retail sales to end users.
The state average monthly residential power bill is $157.78, while the Sumter Electric Membership Corporation average is 21.60% higher at $188.75 per month. Sumter Electric Membership Corporation ranks 89th in the state for average monthly bill total. Electricity generation is not part of the Sumter Electric Membership Corporation business model, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates to then be resold to their consumers.
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation is one of 51 electric suppliers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. Installation of solar panels and other electricity sources is often too expensive for individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused kilowatt hours back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically feasible.
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation reported a yearly loss of about 4.36% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity generation business and electricity providers must report these losses. This percentage of loss gives them a rank of 43rd best out of 94 companies who report energy loss in the state.
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation Rate & Electric Bills
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Sumter Electric Membership Corporation Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1120 Felder Street
Americus, Georgia 31709
United States of America - CEO:Rene Smith
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation Contact
- Website:www.sumteremc.com
- Customer Service Phone:(229) 924-8041
- Contact Page:www.sumteremc.com
- Social Media:
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation Service
- Rates & Plans:www.sumteremc.com
- Outage Map:outage.sumteremc.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 342-6978
- States Served:
- Georgia
- Counties Served:
- Dougherty County
- Lee County
- Sumter County
- Chattahoochee County
- Terrell County
- Major Cities Served:
- Americus
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government
- Leesburg
- Webster County unified government
- Georgetown-Quitman County unified government
- Lumpkin
Energy Loss
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
16,394MWh
918 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Sumter Electric Membership Corporation.
Customers Out:
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Sumter Electric Membership Corporation Coverage Map
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 21,718 | 54,747,034.29 | 38 | 100% |
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee County | 9,533 | 1 | 14.06 | $182.46/mo |
| Dougherty County | 82,966 | 4 | 15.19 | $169.27/mo |
| Lee County | 32,547 | 2 | 14.40 | $178.99/mo |
| Marion County | 7,563 | 3 | 14.18 | $172.96/mo |
| Quitman County | 2,249 | 3 | 17.55 | $212.02/mo |
| Randolph County | 6,503 | 3 | 16.94 | $198.65/mo |
| Schley County | 4,622 | 4 | 14.53 | $172.71/mo |
| Stewart County | 5,347 | 3 | 14.29 | $181.06/mo |
| Sumter County | 29,690 | 2 | 14.77 | $175.20/mo |
| Terrell County | 9,102 | 2 | 14.35 | $179.50/mo |
Cities Sumter Electric Membership Corporation Has Coverage
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Sumter Electric Membership Corporation FAQ:
How many counties does Sumter Electric Membership Corporation supply electricity to?
There are 11 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Sumter Electric Membership Corporation including Georgia.
What is the average bundled bill for Sumter Electric Membership Corporation customers each month?
Customers of Sumter Electric Membership Corporation pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $188.75.
When will Sumter Electric Membership Corporation power be restored?
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation's outages last, on average, roughly 148.45 minutes per each outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Sumter Electric Membership Corporation customers?
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation's current average bundled electricity rate is 14.01 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 14.92 cents and the average national rate of 16.22 cents.
What is the phone number for Sumter Electric Membership Corporation?
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation's customer service phone number is (229) 924-8041
What cities does Sumter Electric Membership Corporation offer service in?
Sumter Electric Membership Corporation supplies in 3 cities.
Who is the CEO of Sumter Electric Membership Corporation?
The current CEO of Sumter Electric Membership Corporation is Rene Smith.
