Electricity rates in Dalton, GA
Dalton (33,853 people, Whitfield County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on North Georgia Electric Member Corp. pay about 13.27¢/kWh, 12% less than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Dalton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.27¢ | $181 | 91K | 215 |
| Dalton Utilities | Municipal utility | 10.61¢ | $106 | 13K | — |
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
Power outages in Whitfield County right now
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Outage history in Whitfield County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 162 | 109 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,142 (12.9%) | 4,749 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-30 | 2025-04-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (162 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Varnell 13.3¢
- Chatsworth 16.4¢
- Ringgold 16.4¢
- LaFayette 16.4¢
- Calhoun 14.4¢
- Chickamauga 16.4¢
- Fort Oglethorpe 13.3¢
- Fairview 13.3¢
- Lakeview 13.3¢
- Rossville 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 30719, 30720, 30721, 30722
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dalton?
Most homes in Dalton get power from North Georgia Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 13.27¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Dalton: Dalton Utilities (10.61¢), Georgia Power Co. (16.37¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dalton?
About $181 a month, based on 1,364 kWh a month (the average for North Georgia Electric Member Corp. customers) at 13.27¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dalton, GA?
3 utilities serve Dalton's ZIP codes: North Georgia Electric Member Corp., Dalton Utilities, Georgia Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dalton?
In 2025, customers in Whitfield County averaged 109 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-08, when 4,749 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.