Coweta-Fayette EMC

What Coweta-Fayette EMC does

Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation (Coweta-Fayette EMC or CFEMC) is a not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperative incorporated on October 25, 1945, and headquartered at 807 Collinsworth Road in Palmetto, Georgia. The cooperative distributes electricity to over 90,000 member-owners across an 8-county service territory in Georgia (Coweta, Fayette, Clayton, South Fulton, Spalding, Troup, Heard, and Meriwether), operating 6,113 miles of distribution lines connecting 73,500+ meters and supported by 199 local employees across three office locations (Palmetto HQ, Newnan, Fayetteville).

The core product is electricity distribution under multiple rate structures — standard residential ($28/month service charge + $0.116/kWh), electric heat, time-of-use with on-peak/off-peak/super-off-peak pricing, small commercial, and demand-tiered large commercial rates — supplemented by add-on services including True Natural Gas, community solar (SmartChoice Solar at $7/panel), Green Power renewable blocks ($2/100 kWh), outdoor LED lighting, meter-based surge protection, PrePay billing, EV charger rebates, and energy efficiency programs. Underlying technology includes an AMI/smart meter network with two-way communications, a real-time outage mapping system, and a customer portal plus iOS/Android mobile app. Generation and transmission capacity is sourced through ownership interests in Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Georgia Transmission Corporation, Georgia Systems Corporation, and Green Power EMC.

The revenue model is subscription-recurring utility billing (monthly service charges plus per-kWh usage charges across rate classes), augmented by ancillary fees for lighting, surge protection, solar panels, green power blocks, and natural gas. Capital credits are periodically returned to members based on patronage when financial conditions permit. The cooperative is governed by a nine-member elected Board of Directors representing three districts, and earns additional community engagement through Operation Round Up charitable contributions (over $6.1 million distributed), scholarships, the Washington Youth Tour, and Bright Ideas Grants for teachers. Major commercial and industrial customers include Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Kroger, Chick-fil-A, Trilith Studios Atlanta, Mauser Packaging Solutions, and Thomas Enterprises, served through dedicated economic development staff and a Customer Choice program for loads exceeding 900 kW.

Name

Coweta-Fayette EMC

Legal name

Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation

Website

https://utility.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Coweta-Fayette EMC is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative founded in 1945 that distributes electricity to over 90,000 member-owners across eight Georgia counties via 6,113 miles of distribution lines, supplemented by natural gas, community solar, EV, and energy efficiency programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utility Distribution

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customer Grid-Edge Enablement Services (HEMS/DR Device Integration, VPP Enablement) (EUAEANAL), Residential DER Aggregation & VPPs (Solar+Storage, Smart Home, Community) (EUAFAHAA), Aggregator-as-a-Service & White-Label VPP Programs (Retailers, OEMs, Utilities) (EUAFAHAK), Substation & Interconnection EPC (Collector/POI Substations, Switchyards) (EUAEADAC)

Keywords

• Electric distribution services
• Cooperative utility
• Community solar program
• Outdoor lighting service
• Energy efficiency rebates

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmetto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electric Distribution Services: Core revenue from electricity distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial members. Revenue generated through monthly service charges and per-kilowatt-hour charges across multiple rate structures including standard residential, electric heat, time-of-use, small commercial, and large commercial rates.
2. Natural Gas Services (True Natural Gas): Related entity True Natural Gas offers natural gas solutions with rate plans including lock-in options and market-rate options. Revenue generated from natural gas distribution services to members.
3. Green Power Program: Green-e Energy certified renewable energy program where members can purchase Green Power in blocks of 100 kWh for $2.00 per block monthly. Provides additional revenue stream from environmentally conscious members.
4. Outdoor Lighting Services: LED outdoor lighting services for residential and commercial properties including flood lights, post top lights, cobrahead lights, and area lights. Monthly billing rates ranging from $9.50 to $20.50 per light.
5. Surge Protection Services: Meter-based surge protection system installed at electrical service entrance, covering appliances up to $1,000 per appliance. Provides recurring revenue from protection service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Coweta-Fayette EMC is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative that distributes electricity to over 90,000 residential, commercial, and industrial members across eight Georgia counties. Its core offering is electric distribution service supported by AMI/smart metering infrastructure, complemented by related services such as True Natural Gas, LED outdoor lighting, meter-based surge protection, community solar (SmartChoice Solar), renewable green power blocks, PrePay billing, EV and energy-efficiency rebates, builder services, and economic development support for large commercial and industrial customers.

Product overview

Coweta-Fayette EMC operates as a not-for-profit electric cooperative offering a unified electricity distribution service to over 90,000 members in Georgia. The core product is electric service, supplemented by True Natural Gas as an energy option. Customer-facing modules include the Mobile EMC App and Online Account Management for account services, SmartChoice Home and Commercial Energy Efficiency for energy management, SmartChoice Solar and Green Power for renewable options, EV Program for electric vehicles, PrePay for billing flexibility, Outdoor Lighting and Surge Protection as add-on services, Co-op Connections Card for discounts, and Outage Map for reliability communication. Community programs including Operation Round Up, Scholarships, Washington Youth Tour, and Bright Ideas Grants extend the cooperative mission beyond electricity delivery. The company also provides Builder Services, Economic Development Services, In The Loop Podcast, and Powerlines Newsletter as informational and support offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Co-op Connections Card: A free card offering discounts at participating local businesses (over 80) and national chains (over 160), as well as prescription discounts at pharmacies.
• PrePay

Products and services

• Electric Distribution Service
• True Natural Gas
• Outdoor Lighting
• Surge Protection
• SmartChoice Solar
• SmartChoice Home
• Commercial Energy Efficiency
• Green Power
• PrePay
• EV Program
• Senior Citizen Programs
• Builder Services
• Economic Development Services
• Co-op Connections Card

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90,000 member-owners served across 8 Georgia counties
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Silicon RanchmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership between Green Power EMC and Silicon Ranch to bring 252 MWAC of solar energy online across three locations in southern Georgia, serving 16 subscribing cooperatives and more than 44,000 EMC households. Silicon Ranch funds, owns, operates, and maintains the solar facilities long-term.
• Green Power EMCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Coweta-Fayette and 15 other EMCs formed Green Power EMC in 2002; participation has grown to 38 Georgia EMCs. Works together to research and provide green electricity from renewable sources including biomass (landfill gas, agricultural wastes) and solar. Green-e Energy certified program.
• Georgia Transmission CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Formed in 1997 as part of Oglethorpe's division into three separate companies. Handles transmission of power including managing high voltage lines and substations for member EMCs.
• Georgia Systems CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Formed in 1997 as part of Oglethorpe's division. Manages power plant control rooms and handles power dispatching for member EMCs.
• Oglethorpe Power CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 1974CFEMC is one of 39 Georgia EMCs that joined together in August 1974 to form Oglethorpe Power Corporation for generation and transmission. Oglethorpe has grown into a $5.4 billion corporation owning 138,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines and 2,703 megawatts of generating capacity including interests in nuclear and fossil plants.
• Touchstone EnergymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational alliance of more than 600 electric cooperatives. Provides Co-op Connections Card program with discounts at 160+ national chains including Choice Hotels, Avis Car Rental, Barnes&Noble.com, Sprint. Also provides energy efficiency resources and programs.
• True Natural GasmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated entity offering natural gas solutions to members. Provides rate plans including lock-in options and market-rate options. Contact: 770-253-4053. Part of CFEMC's offerings to provide comprehensive energy services.
• Relyco ResourcesminorOthersSecurity resources partner referenced on website with contact 770-253-4053. Provides security-related services to members.
• Fayette, Coweta, and Heard Chambers of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFEMC actively participates in three local chambers of commerce. Employees serve on boards and committees helping secure a better future for member businesses. Supports educational system improvement through mentoring and Partners in Education programs.
• Clean Control CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdor elimination manufacturer in Warner Robins hosting 150-kilowatt solar facility built in partnership with Green Power EMC and First Century Energy. Facility provides 4.7 million kWh of solar energy over 25-year projected lifetime.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Touchstone Energy Cooperative: A national alliance of more than 600 electric cooperatives including Coweta-Fayette EMC; not a competitor but a service alliance providing the Co-op Connections Card, energy efficiency resources, and shared branding/marketing.
• Green Power EMC: The renewable energy cooperative co-founded by Coweta-Fayette and 15 other Georgia EMCs in 2002, now comprising 38 EMCs; provides Green-e Energy certified renewable supply including the Silicon Ranch 252 MWAC solar partnership.
• Oglethorpe Power Corporation: The $5.4B generation and transmission cooperative formed by 39 Georgia EMCs (including Coweta-Fayette) in 1974; provides wholesale power supply and owns 2,703 MW of generating capacity, making it an upstream counterparty rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Cobb EMC: A Georgia EMC serving members in Cobb and surrounding counties north of Atlanta; directly comparable in cooperative structure, Oglethorpe/Green Power EMC membership, Touchstone Energy affiliation, and member service offerings including SmartChoice-style programs.
• Flint Energies: A mid-size Georgia electric membership corporation serving members across multiple central-Georgia counties; comparable in cooperative governance, generation supply via Oglethorpe, and rural-suburban service territory profile.
• Jackson EMC: One of the largest electric membership corporations in Georgia, serving approximately 230,000 members across a multi-county service territory similar to Coweta-Fayette. Both are Touchstone Energy cooperatives and members of Oglethorpe Power Corporation, with comparable rate structures and AMI programs.
• Sawnee EMC: A Georgia electric cooperative serving Forsyth and surrounding north-Atlanta counties, overlapping the same Georgia regulatory framework, Oglethorpe generation pool, and Touchstone Energy alliance as Coweta-Fayette EMC.

Broad incumbents

• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA): A federal corporation providing wholesale generation and transmission across the Tennessee Valley; serves as a comparable large-scale regulated generation/transmission provider and operates in adjacent southeastern US geography, though not within Coweta-Fayette's service area.
• Southern Company: The largest investor-owned utility in Georgia through Georgia Power; serves adjacent metro Atlanta territory under the same state regulatory framework but as a vertically integrated IOU with generation, transmission, and distribution across multiple states.
• Duke Energy: A large multi-state investor-owned utility with regulated distribution franchises in the Carolinas, Florida, and Midwest; relevant as a broad-incumbent peer in regulated electric distribution and AMI/demand-response deployment at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CoFayEMC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@coweta-fayetteemc9919
• Facebookfacebook.com/CowetaFayetteEMC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coweta-fayette-emc
• Instagraminstagram.com/cofayemc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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