Jackson Electric Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Georgia · SERC region
Jackson Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 245,849 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Jackson Electric Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.55 | $81.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.10 | $132.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $190.65 | $177.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $254.20 | $223.60 |
*APHF Residential Poultry and Farm Service (effective 2026-01-01, $31.00/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.
Jackson Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| APHF Residential Poultry and Farm Service | 2026-01-01 | $31.00 | 10.13¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.13¢ after |
| A - Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $31.00 | 8.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| ATOU Residential Service Time-of-Usetime-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $34.00 | 7.3¢ (12am–3pm, 8pm–12am) · 34.4¢ (3pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| AEA Residential Energy Advantage Servicetime-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $31.00 | 8.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| A - Residential Service -Senior Citizen - Low Income Assistancetime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $5.50 | 9.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Jackson Electric Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (10.19¢ → 11.87¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Jackson Electric Member Corp. | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 217 | 269 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.22 | 1.83 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 58 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 74 | 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 Jackson Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 5 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 650 | 54 | 8,432 | 2025-06-08 |
| Lumpkin | 649 | 82 | 8,280 | 2025-06-08 |
| Oglethorpe | 551 | 65 | 1,667 | 2025-02-16 |
| Banks | 507 | 56 | 3,722 | 2025-06-08 |
| White | 337 | 73 | 3,318 | 2025-05-27 |
| Hall | 328 | 65 | 19,747 | 2025-06-08 |
| Gwinnett | 324 | 94 | 31,450 | 2025-06-07 |
| Franklin | 297 | 35 | 3,474 | 2025-06-08 |
| Clarke | 264 | 71 | 10,931 | 2025-06-08 |
| Jackson | 196 | 43 | 9,140 | 2025-06-07 |
| Oconee | 173 | 45 | 4,768 | 2025-06-08 |
| Barrow | 129 | 47 | 4,127 | 2025-06-08 |
Jackson Electric Member Corp. service area
Jackson Electric Member Corp. serves 12 counties in Georgia and 63 ZIP codes.
Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Franklin, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, White
Cities: Athens, Johns Creek, Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Duluth, Tucker, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Norcross, Winder, Buford, Monroe, Lilburn, Mountain Park, Loganville, Jefferson, Braselton, Auburn, Commerce, Flowery Branch, Dahlonega, Dacula, Elberton, Oakwood, Grayson, Watkinsville, Statham, Royston, Dawsonville, Berkeley Lake, Maysville, Arcade, Nicholson, Hoschton, Russell, Winterville, Homer, Comer, Bogart
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 245,849 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1,629 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,253 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 4,307 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $2,651,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 1,705 MWh |
Jackson Electric Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.00¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.47¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $683,469,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 6,117,233 MWh |
| Peak demand | 1,419 MW summer · 1,394 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.0% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 9601 |
| Website | www.jacksonemc.com/savenow |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jackson Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Jackson Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 12.71¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 16% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Jackson Electric Member Corp. electric bill?
About $154 a month. The average Jackson Electric Member Corp. home uses 1,211 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $127.
How many customers does Jackson Electric Member Corp. have?
Jackson Electric Member Corp. serves 245,849 residential customers and 272,179 customers in total in Georgia, across 12 counties.
How reliable is Jackson Electric Member Corp.?
In 2025, the average Jackson Electric Member Corp. customer was without power for 3 hr 37 min (SAIDI) over 1.22 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 74 min. The Georgia average was 4 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Jackson Electric Member Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including A - Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Jackson Electric Member Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Jackson Electric Member Corp. had 1,253 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 10.5 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 Jackson Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.