# Is a heat pump worth it in Georgia? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 34 Georgia electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 17,
> it depends on quotes for 17, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- Georgia average residential electricity: 15.1¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $1.62/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/ga/

## What to know about the Georgia numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in Georgia yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Some average prices**: 53% of Georgia ZIP codes here are priced on a current utility tariff; the rest use the utility's average price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (about two years old). Each utility page says which.
- **Time-of-use rates**: 3 utilities' tariffs here charge different prices by time of day. We assume heating and cooling use is spread evenly across the day, which can be off if most of yours falls in peak hours.
- **Regional fuel prices**: EIA doesn't publish a Georgia price for every fuel: heating oil uses the regional average. Enter your own price if you heat with it.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Georgia Power](https://meterwise.app/ga/georgia-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.0¢ | +6% | gas | −$230 | depends on quotes |
| [Jackson Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/jackson-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.1¢ | -20% | gas | −$310 | depends on quotes |
| [Flint Electric Membership Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/flint-electric-membership-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.6¢ | -10% | electricity | −$660 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Colquitt Electric Membership Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/colquitt-electric-membership-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.2¢ | -13% | electricity | −$480 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation](https://meterwise.app/ga/satilla-rural-elec-member-corporation/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.0¢ | -7% | electricity | −$450 | depends on quotes |
| [Sumter Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/sumter-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.1¢ | -6% | electricity | −$550 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [North Georgia Elec Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/north-georgia-elec-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.2¢ | -19% | electricity | −$640 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Walton Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/walton-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.0¢ | -14% | gas | −$340 | depends on quotes |
| [Central Georgia El Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/central-georgia-el-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.2¢ | -19% | gas | −$320 | depends on quotes |
| [Jefferson Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/jefferson-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.3¢ | -12% | gas | −$260 | depends on quotes |
| [Amicalola Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/amicalola-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.4¢ | -18% | gas | −$360 | depends on quotes |
| [Mitchell Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/mitchell-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.0¢ | +6% | electricity | −$500 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Cobb Electric Membership Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/cobb-electric-membership-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.4¢ | -24% | gas | −$310 | depends on quotes |
| [Southern Rivers Energy](https://meterwise.app/ga/southern-rivers-energy/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.4¢ | +9% | electricity | −$710 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation](https://meterwise.app/ga/sawnee-electric-membership-corporation/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 10.2¢ | -32% | gas | −$390 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [GreyStone Power Corporation](https://meterwise.app/ga/greystone-power-corporation/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.2¢ | -19% | gas | −$280 | depends on quotes |
| [Rayle Electric Membership Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/rayle-electric-membership-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.4¢ | -5% | electricity | −$670 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Washington Elec Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/washington-elec-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.7¢ | -3% | electricity | −$580 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Altamaha Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/altamaha-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.0¢ | +6% | electricity | −$550 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Carroll Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/carroll-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.4¢ | -11% | gas | −$310 | depends on quotes |
| [Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/okefenoke-rural-el-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.2¢ | -6% | electricity | −$470 | depends on quotes |
| [Diverse Power Incorporated](https://meterwise.app/ga/diverse-power-incorporated/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.8¢ | +11% | gas | −$250 | depends on quotes |
| [Habersham Electric Membership Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/habersham-electric-membership-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.0¢ | -7% | electricity | −$840 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Planters Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/planters-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.5¢ | -4% | electricity | −$400 | depends on quotes |
| [Excelsior Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/excelsior-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.6¢ | -10% | electricity | −$410 | depends on quotes |
| [Oconee Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/oconee-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 15.7¢ | +4% | electricity | −$600 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Snapping Shoals El Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/snapping-shoals-el-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.4¢ | -18% | gas | −$280 | depends on quotes |
| [Hart Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/hart-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.2¢ | -13% | electricity | −$590 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Blue Ridge Mountain EMC](https://meterwise.app/ga/blue-ridge-mountain-emc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.0¢ | -7% | propane | −$1,050 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Three Notch Elec Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/three-notch-elec-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.9¢ | +12% | electricity | −$590 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [City of Marietta](https://meterwise.app/ga/city-of-marietta/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.9¢ | -21% | gas | −$290 | depends on quotes |
| [Coastal Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/coastal-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.9¢ | -8% | electricity | −$440 | depends on quotes |
| [Tri-State Electric Member Corp](https://meterwise.app/ga/tri-state-electric-member-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.0¢ | -7% | propane | −$870 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Crisp County Power Comm](https://meterwise.app/ga/crisp-county-power-comm/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.5¢ | -4% | electricity | −$530 | heat pump ahead at any quote |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md