Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (Jackson EMC)

Jackson EMC's Residential Plug-In Electric Vehicle rate (APEV) is the main tool for EV owners who want to cut charging costs, and it is built to reward overnight charging. The on-peak window runs 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays from June 1 through September 15, with off-peak hours covering the rest of those days plus all weekends, holidays, and the entire September 16 through May 31 period. A super off-peak window runs 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day, year round, and is the cheapest time to charge. The rate works best for members who can shift most home charging to overnight hours.

Residential members who buy a new Level 2 charger can claim a $250 rebate from Jackson EMC; the rebate is separate from the APEV rate, so a member can take the rebate, the EV rate, or both. The rebate excludes adapters, installation, and purchases made with points or credits, and the program is scheduled to run through the end of 2026 or until its budget is spent. Business members charging vehicles use a separate commercial plug-in electric vehicle rate rather than the residential rate.

Jackson EMC is an electric membership cooperative, not an investor-owned utility, so its retail rates are governed by a member-elected board of directors rather than the Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates Georgia Power and natural gas but not cooperative retail rates. The co-op serves a fast-growing footprint on the northeast side of metro Atlanta, where summer afternoon peaks drive the seasonal on-peak window. Jackson EMC is a distinct cooperative from Georgia Power and from Cobb EMC.