Blue Ridge Mountain EMC electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Georgia · SERC region
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 30,863 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.21¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Blue Ridge Mountain EMC bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.05 | $81.02 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.10 | $135.94 |
| 1,500 kWh | $228.15 | $190.86 |
| 2,000 kWh | $304.20 | $245.78 |
*Residential (effective 2014-06-01, $26.10/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-06-01 | $26.10 | 10.98¢ |
| Residential | 2014-06-01 | $26.10 | 11.96¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (12.67¢ → 14.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 519 | 269 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.73 | 1.83 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 19 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 289 | 147 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Blue Ridge Mountain EMC's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer | 1,355 | 155 | 22,167 | 2025-04-15 |
| Towns | 363 | 56 | 3,849 | 2025-03-16 |
| Union | 320 | 54 | 7,583 | 2025-09-26 |
| Fannin | 229 | 30 | 4,261 | 2025-03-16 |
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC service area
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC serves 4 counties in Georgia and 15 ZIP codes.
Fannin, Gilmer, Towns, Union
Cities: Dahlonega, Cleveland, Clayton, Clarkesville, Ellijay, Young Harris, Blue Ridge
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 30,863 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 16.29¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $82,128,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 541,006 MWh |
| Peak demand | 170 MW summer · 281 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.5% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 1891 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Ridge Mountain EMC's electricity rate?
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC residential customers pay an average of 15.21¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 1% above the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Blue Ridge Mountain EMC electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average Blue Ridge Mountain EMC home uses 954 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $152.
How many customers does Blue Ridge Mountain EMC have?
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC serves 30,863 residential customers and 39,161 customers in total in Georgia, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Blue Ridge Mountain EMC?
In 2025, the average Blue Ridge Mountain EMC customer was without power for 8 hr 39 min (SAIDI) over 3.73 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 49 min. The Georgia average was 4 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Blue Ridge Mountain EMC before making decisions.