Electricity rates in Cumming, GA
Cumming (5,718 people, Forsyth 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 Cumming
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| 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 Forsyth County right now
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Outage history in Forsyth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 47 | 67 |
| Days with outages | 20 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,115 (9%) | 18,398 (13.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-12 | 2025-06-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (47 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sugar Hill 16.4¢
- Buford 16.4¢
- Milton 16.4¢
- Suwanee 16.4¢
- Flowery Branch 16.4¢
- Alpharetta 16.4¢
- Johns Creek 16.4¢
- Duluth 16.4¢
- Oakwood 16.4¢
- Dawsonville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30028, 30040, 30041
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cumming?
Most homes in Cumming 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 Cumming: Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (13.16¢), Amicalola Electric Member Corp. (14.03¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cumming?
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 Cumming, GA?
3 utilities serve Cumming's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., 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 Cumming?
In 2025, customers in Forsyth County averaged 67 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-26, when 18,398 customers (13.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.