Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Georgia · SERC region
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 182,849 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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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Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.20 |
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate Single Phase (Schedule H-25)time-of-use | 2025-01-02 | $26.85 | 7.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time of Use (Schedule TU-24) Three Phasetime-of-use | 2017-04-03 | $52.80 | 4.5¢ (12am–2pm, 8pm–12am) · 28.0¢ (2pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time of Use Rate (Schedule TU-24) Single Phasetime-of-use | 2017-04-03 | $27.00 | 4.5¢ (12am–2pm, 8pm–12am) · 28.0¢ (2pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Three Phase (Schedule H-20)time-of-use | 2017-04-03 | $33.05 | 7.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (9.85¢ → 12.82¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 66 | 269 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.13 | 1.83 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 58 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 31 | 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 Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin | 649 | 82 | 8,280 | 2025-06-08 |
| Dawson | 510 | 52 | 8,037 | 2025-06-07 |
| Fulton | 403 | 90 | 75,608 | 2025-02-16 |
| Hall | 328 | 65 | 19,747 | 2025-06-08 |
| Gwinnett | 324 | 94 | 31,450 | 2025-06-07 |
| Cherokee | 165 | 56 | 18,693 | 2025-06-02 |
| Forsyth | 67 | 29 | 18,398 | 2025-06-26 |
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation service area
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation serves 7 counties in Georgia and 30 ZIP codes.
Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Lumpkin
Cities: Atlanta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Peachtree Corners, Gainesville, Milton, Woodstock, Duluth, Canton, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Norcross, Buford, Flowery Branch, Dahlonega, Cumming, Oakwood, Dawsonville, Berkeley Lake, Ball Ground
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 182,849 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates, Critical peak pricing |
| Homes on time-based rates | 943 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 868 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 64,716 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $82,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 673 MWh |
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.09¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.84¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $469,632,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,834,544 MWh |
| Peak demand | 1,123 MW summer · 797 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 16865 |
| Website | www.sawnee.com/content/energy-center |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation's electricity rate?
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢ 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 13% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation electric bill?
About $157 a month. The average Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation home uses 1,191 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation have?
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation serves 182,849 residential customers and 203,530 customers in total in Georgia, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation?
In 2025, the average Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation customer was without power for 66 min (SAIDI) over 1.13 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 31 min. The Georgia average was 4 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Rate Single Phase (Schedule H-25). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation offer net metering for solar?
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation had 868 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 4.6 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 Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation before making decisions.