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 1448th largest in the US.
Citizens of Gilmer County use enough electricity to emit 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, compared to the statewide average of 4,459.87.
Gilmer County ranks 58th out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its residents using 407,596.74 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 2.80% drop over the most recent 12 months.
Gilmer County's average residential electricity rate is 13.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.79% below the national average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
407,597 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
138,219,592 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,451.95 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ellijay
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Ellijay Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.16¢ per kWh
- 5.94% higher than last month
- 6.97% higher than April last year
- 0.47% higher than the Georgia average
- 16.26% lower than the US average
- 174th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since April last year
- 10,843rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,140 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,409 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.13¢ per kWh
- 0.55% higher than last month
- 3.81% lower than April last year
- 3.42% higher than the Georgia average
- 12.34% lower than the US average
- 191st in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 13,512th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 197 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,345 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$111.22 per month
- 5.15% higher than last month
- 10.6% higher than April last year
- 1.43% lower than the Georgia average
- 1.35% lower than the US average
- 144th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 280 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 284 since April last year
- 18,116th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 8,573 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,264 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.05 per month
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 6.58% lower than April last year
- 0.87% lower than the Georgia average
- 5.86% higher than the US average
- 145th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 19,414th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 418 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,563 since April last year
Ellijay, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Ellijay's citizens spend 14.13 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Georgia average rate of 13.67 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. Georgia Power sells an estimated 5,498.01 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Electricity companies servicing Ellijay must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 8,614,517.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 116th highest in Georgia for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellijay
Ellijay residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ellijay, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amicalola EMC | BUNDLED | 11.88 | 141.42 | 680,759.6 | 80,904,111.78 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ellijay, Georgia include: 30540, 30536, 30175
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East Ellijay, GA Electricity Overview
On average, East Ellijay's citizens spend 14.19 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Georgia average rate of 13.67 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages a year and 137.24 minutes each outage. East Ellijay is the 464th largest city in the state, with a population of 615.
Electricity companies servicing East Ellijay must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 2,737,947.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 116th highest in Georgia for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Ellijay
East Ellijay residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in East Ellijay, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amicalola EMC | BUNDLED | 11.88 | 141.42 | 680,759.6 | 80,904,111.78 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 |
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FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Gilmer County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 21,432 |
| 2 | Amicalola EMC | 20,662 |
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.
