Hart Electric Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Georgia · SERC region
Hart Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 30,698 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.46¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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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Hart Electric Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $269.20 |
Hart Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A-10 Farm and Home Servicetime-of-use | 2006-10-01 | $12.50 | 9.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule A-EM-10 Residential Energy Managementtime-of-use | 2006-10-01 | $12.50 | 9.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Hart Electric Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (12.67¢ → 13.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Hart Electric Member Corp. | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 306 | 269 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.58 | 1.83 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 13 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 83 | 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 Hart Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 6 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 650 | 54 | 8,432 | 2025-06-08 |
| Banks | 507 | 56 | 3,722 | 2025-06-08 |
| Stephens | 457 | 45 | 6,127 | 2025-06-08 |
| Franklin | 297 | 35 | 3,474 | 2025-06-08 |
| Hart | 220 | 27 | 4,593 | 2025-06-08 |
| Elbert | 211 | 25 | 3,986 | 2025-05-21 |
Hart Electric Member Corp. service area
Hart Electric Member Corp. serves 6 counties in Georgia and 20 ZIP codes.
Banks, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Stephens
Cities: Toccoa, Commerce, Hartwell, Elberton, Baldwin, Reed Creek, Royston, Lavonia, Gumlog, Mount Airy, Homer, Comer
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 30,698 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 134 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 30,698 |
Hart Electric Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.29¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.09¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $84,616,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 654,202 MWh |
| Peak demand | 168 MW summer · 180 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.6% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 8210 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hart Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Hart Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.46¢ 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 11% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Hart Electric Member Corp. electric bill?
About $155 a month. The average Hart Electric Member Corp. home uses 1,152 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does Hart Electric Member Corp. have?
Hart Electric Member Corp. serves 30,698 residential customers and 40,579 customers in total in Georgia, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Hart Electric Member Corp.?
In 2025, the average Hart Electric Member Corp. customer was without power for 5 hr 6 min (SAIDI) over 1.58 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 83 min. The Georgia average was 4 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Hart Electric Member Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Schedule A-10 Farm and Home Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Hart Electric Member Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Hart Electric Member Corp. had 134 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.2 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Hart Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.