Electricity rates in Ellijay, GA
Ellijay (1,680 people, Gilmer County) is served by 5 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 Ellijay
| 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 |
| Tri-State Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $159 | 13K | — |
| North Georgia Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.27¢ | $181 | 91K | 215 |
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | Electric cooperative | 15.21¢ | $145 | 31K | 519 |
Power outages in Gilmer County right now
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Outage history in Gilmer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,639 | 1,355 |
| Days with outages | 167 | 155 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,015 (76.5%) | 22,167 (130.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-04-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,639 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Blue Ridge 14.0¢
- Jasper 16.4¢
- Chatsworth 16.4¢
- McCaysville 13.3¢
- Nelson 14.0¢
- Ball Ground 16.4¢
- Dawsonville 16.4¢
- Rydal 16.4¢
- Dalton 13.3¢
- Calhoun 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 30536, 30540
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ellijay?
Most homes in Ellijay 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 Ellijay: Amicalola Electric Member Corp. (14.03¢), Tri-State Electric Member Corp. (15.29¢), North Georgia Electric Member Corp. (13.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ellijay?
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 Ellijay, GA?
5 utilities serve Ellijay's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Amicalola Electric Member Corp., Tri-State Electric Member Corp., North Georgia Electric Member Corp., Blue Ridge Mountain EMC. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ellijay?
In 2025, customers in Gilmer County averaged 22 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 155 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-15, when 22,167 customers (130.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.