Electricity rates in Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Fort Oglethorpe (9,803 people, Catoosa County) is served by 2 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 Fort Oglethorpe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.27¢ | $181 | 91K | 215 |
| City of Chattanooga | Municipal utility | 13.53¢ | $156 | 11K | — |
Power outages in Catoosa County right now
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Outage history in Catoosa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 203 | 154 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,268 (18%) | 2,342 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-30 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (203 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fairview 13.3¢
- Lakeview 13.3¢
- Rossville 13.3¢
- Chattanooga Valley 13.5¢
- Chickamauga 16.4¢
- Lookout Mountain 16.4¢
- Ringgold 16.4¢
- Trenton 16.4¢
- Varnell 13.3¢
- LaFayette 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30742
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Oglethorpe?
Most homes in Fort Oglethorpe 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 Fort Oglethorpe: City of Chattanooga (13.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Oglethorpe?
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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA?
2 utilities serve Fort Oglethorpe's ZIP codes: North Georgia Electric Member Corp., City of Chattanooga. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Oglethorpe?
In 2025, customers in Catoosa County averaged 2 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 2,342 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.