Electricity rates in Suwanee, GA
Suwanee (18,694 people, Gwinnett 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 Suwanee
| 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 |
Power outages in Gwinnett County right now
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Outage history in Gwinnett County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 289 | 324 |
| Days with outages | 93 | 94 |
| Most customers out at once | 26,782 (11.9%) | 31,450 (14%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (289 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sugar Hill 16.4¢
- Duluth 16.4¢
- Buford 16.4¢
- Johns Creek 16.4¢
- Berkeley Lake 16.4¢
- Lawrenceville 15.4¢
- Peachtree Corners 16.4¢
- Dacula 16.4¢
- Norcross 16.4¢
- Cumming 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30024
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Suwanee?
Most homes in Suwanee 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 Suwanee: Jackson Electric Member Corp. (12.71¢), Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (13.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Suwanee?
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 Suwanee, GA?
3 utilities serve Suwanee's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jackson Electric Member Corp., Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Suwanee?
In 2025, customers in Gwinnett County averaged 5 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 94 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 31,450 customers (14%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.