Electricity rates in Gainesville, GA
Gainesville (38,712 people, Hall County) is served by 4 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 Gainesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.71¢ | $154 | 246K | 217 |
| Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $157 | 183K | 66 |
| Habersham Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.36¢ | $155 | 36K | 387 |
Power outages in Hall County right now
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Outage history in Hall County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 242 | 328 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,099 (12.4%) | 19,747 (20.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (242 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oakwood 16.4¢
- Flowery Branch 16.4¢
- Lula 16.4¢
- Braselton 12.7¢
- Hoschton 16.4¢
- Maysville 16.4¢
- Buford 16.4¢
- Raoul 16.4¢
- Sugar Hill 16.4¢
- Alto 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30501, 30503, 30504, 30506, 30507
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gainesville?
Most homes in Gainesville 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 Gainesville: Jackson Electric Member Corp. (12.71¢), Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (13.16¢), Habersham Electric Membership Corp. (14.36¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gainesville?
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 Gainesville, GA?
4 utilities serve Gainesville's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jackson Electric Member Corp., Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, Habersham Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gainesville?
In 2025, customers in Hall County averaged 5 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 19,747 customers (20.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.