EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 30582 — Young Harris, GA

Homes in ZIP 30582 pay about 14.0¢ per kWh (Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (GA), 2024 average). The Georgia average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price14.0¢per kWh
UtilityBlue Ridge Mountain EMC (GA)
GA average15.9¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$130929 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$70
900 kWh / month$126
1,200 kWh / month$168

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 30582 is

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Utilities serving 30582

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in GA
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (GA)
Cooperative
14.0¢
2024
$13030,599

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Towns County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Georgia price trend

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Georgia averageU.S. average
Aug 202615.9¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.3%15.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+20.2%13.2¢
Record high16.4¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$2341,471 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 30582

How much does electricity cost in 30582?

About 14.0¢ per kWh for homes (Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (GA), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $126.

Who is the electric utility for 30582?

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (GA), with about 30,599 residential customers in Georgia.

Is electricity in GA getting more expensive?

The Georgia residential average was 15.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.