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Upson Electric Member Corp. electricity rates

Electric cooperative · Georgia

Residential rate
14.62¢
per kWh incl. all charges
Avg. monthly bill
$171
1,169 kWh/month
vs. Georgia
-3%
state avg 15.12¢
Homes served
9,697
51st cheapest of 85 in GA

Upson Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,697 homes in Georgia. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.62¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.

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Upson Electric Member Corp. bill estimates

Monthly useAt average all-in rate
500 kWh$73.10
1,000 kWh$146.20
1,500 kWh$219.30
2,000 kWh$292.40

Upson Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans

PlanEffectiveCustomer chargeEnergy charges
Rate 1,6 - Residental Servicetime-of-use2009-02-01$10.00 8.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays

Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.

Upson Electric Member Corp. rate history

Upson Electric Member Corp. annual average residential price 11¢12¢13¢14¢15¢ 20152017202020212022202320242025 2015: 11¢2017: 11¢2020: 11¢2021: 11¢2022: 13¢2023: 14¢2024: 14¢2025: 14¢
Upson Electric Member Corp.Georgia avg

2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (11.12¢ → 14.24¢). Annual EIA-861 data.

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Reliability history

Upson Electric Member Corp. doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).

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 Upson Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 9 hr 26 min without power.

CountyOutage min/customerDays with outagesPeak customers outWorst day
Talbot1,179571,7512025-02-16
Meriwether1,108975,0362025-02-16
Pike711584,0842025-02-16
Crawford450682,2232025-05-18
Taylor352421,5092025-08-26
Upson226412,4222025-06-26

Upson Electric Member Corp. service area

Upson Electric Member Corp. serves 6 counties in Georgia.

Counties served by Upson Electric Member Corp.

Crawford, Meriwether, Pike, Talbot, Taylor, Upson

Programs, smart meters & solar

Smart meters (AMI) for homes0%
Time-based rate programsNone reported
Net-metered solar homes0 reported

Upson Electric Member Corp. at a glance

OwnershipElectric cooperative
Services—
Retail revenue (2025)$19,382,600
Electricity sold (2025)136,072 MWh
Balancing authoritySOCO
EIA utility ID19581

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Frequently asked questions

What is Upson Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?

Upson Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 14.62¢ 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 3% below the Georgia average of 15.12¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.

What is the average Upson Electric Member Corp. electric bill?

About $171 a month. The average Upson Electric Member Corp. home uses 1,169 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.

How many customers does Upson Electric Member Corp. have?

Upson Electric Member Corp. serves 9,697 residential customers in Georgia, across 6 counties.

Does Upson Electric Member Corp. offer time-of-use rates?

Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rate 1,6 - Residental Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.

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 Upson Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.