Electricity rates in Cornelia, GA
Cornelia (4,223 people, Habersham County) is served by 2 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 Cornelia
| 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 |
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
- Baldwin 16.4¢
- Mount Airy 16.4¢
- Demorest 16.4¢
- Alto 16.4¢
- Raoul 16.4¢
- Clarkesville 16.4¢
- Lula 16.4¢
- Toccoa 16.4¢
- Homer 16.4¢
- Cleveland 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30531
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cornelia?
Most homes in Cornelia 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 Cornelia: Habersham Electric Membership Corp. (14.36¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cornelia?
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 Cornelia, GA?
2 utilities serve Cornelia's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Habersham Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cornelia?
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.