Electricity rates in Clarkesville, GA
Clarkesville (1,746 people, Habersham County) is served by 3 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 Clarkesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Habersham Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.36¢ | $155 | 36K | 387 |
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | Electric cooperative | 15.21¢ | $145 | 31K | 519 |
Power outages in Habersham County right now
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Outage history in Habersham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 568 | 301 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,705 (40.1%) | 7,540 (22.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (568 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 30523
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Clarkesville?
Most homes in Clarkesville 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 Clarkesville: Habersham Electric Membership Corp. (14.36¢), Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (15.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Clarkesville?
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 Clarkesville, GA?
3 utilities serve Clarkesville's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Habersham Electric Membership Corp., Blue Ridge Mountain EMC. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Clarkesville?
In 2025, customers in Habersham County averaged 5 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 7,540 customers (22.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.