Electricity rates in Cleveland, GA
Cleveland (3,773 people, White 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 Cleveland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.03¢ | $176 | 52K | 728 |
| 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 White County right now
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Outage history in White County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 665 | 337 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 73 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,921 (40.2%) | 3,318 (16.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-09 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (665 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Demorest 16.4¢
- Dahlonega 16.4¢
- Clarkesville 16.4¢
- Raoul 16.4¢
- Alto 16.4¢
- Cornelia 16.4¢
- Baldwin 16.4¢
- Lula 16.4¢
- Mount Airy 16.4¢
- Gainesville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30528
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cleveland?
Most homes in Cleveland 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 Cleveland: Amicalola Electric Member Corp. (14.03¢), Habersham Electric Membership Corp. (14.36¢), Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (15.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland, GA?
4 utilities serve Cleveland's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Amicalola Electric Member Corp., 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 Cleveland?
In 2025, customers in White County averaged 5 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 73 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 3,318 customers (16.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.