Electricity rates in Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge (1,286 people, Fannin County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Amicalola Electric Member Corp. pay about 14.03¢/kWh, 7% less than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Blue Ridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.03¢ | $176 | 52K | 728 |
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | Electric cooperative | 15.21¢ | $145 | 31K | 519 |
| Tri-State Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $159 | 13K | — |
Power outages in Fannin County right now
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Outage history in Fannin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 182 | 229 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,360 (15.2%) | 4,261 (19.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-02 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (182 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- McCaysville 13.3¢
- Ellijay 16.4¢
- Chatsworth 16.4¢
- Young Harris 15.2¢
- Jasper 16.4¢
- Dahlonega 16.4¢
- Dawsonville 16.4¢
- Nelson 14.0¢
- Ball Ground 16.4¢
- Cleveland 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30513
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blue Ridge?
Most homes in Blue Ridge get power from Amicalola Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 14.03¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Blue Ridge: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (15.21¢), Tri-State Electric Member Corp. (15.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Blue Ridge?
About $176 a month, based on 1,255 kWh a month (the average for Amicalola Electric Member Corp. customers) at 14.03¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Blue Ridge, GA?
3 utilities serve Blue Ridge's ZIP codes: Amicalola Electric Member Corp., Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Tri-State Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Blue Ridge?
In 2025, customers in Fannin County averaged 3 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 4,261 customers (19.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.