Electricity rates in Canton, GA
Canton (25,469 people, Cherokee County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Georgia Power Co. pay about 16.37¢/kWh, 8% more than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Canton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Cobb Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.13¢ | $135 | 203K | 48 |
| Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $157 | 183K | 66 |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.03¢ | $176 | 52K | 728 |
Power outages in Cherokee County right now
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Outage history in Cherokee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 149 | 165 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,648 (11%) | 18,693 (10.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (149 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Holly Springs 16.4¢
- Woodstock 16.4¢
- Ball Ground 16.4¢
- Nelson 14.0¢
- Milton 16.4¢
- Rydal 16.4¢
- Alpharetta 16.4¢
- Acworth 16.4¢
- Jasper 16.4¢
- Kennesaw 12.1¢
ZIP codes: 30114, 30115, 30169
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Canton?
Most homes in Canton get power from Georgia Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.37¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Canton: Cobb Electric Membership Corp. (12.13¢), Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (13.16¢), Amicalola Electric Member Corp. (14.03¢).
What is the average electric bill in Canton?
About $162 a month, based on 990 kWh a month (the average for Georgia Power Co. customers) at 16.37¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Canton, GA?
4 utilities serve Canton's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Cobb Electric Membership Corp., Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, Amicalola Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Canton?
In 2025, customers in Cherokee County averaged 2 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-02, when 18,693 customers (10.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.