Rate plans designed for qualifying agricultural producers, processors, and irrigation systems that meet specific usage and eligibility requirements.
- e.g. Irrigation Systems
- Poultry Houses
- Dairy Farms
- Crop Production
- Other Farm-Related Operations
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- General Farm Operations
- Seasonal Farm Operations
- Processing & Irrigation
Time of Use pricing that helps agricultural operations save by shifting energy use to lower-demand hours.
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Farm Service
most common -
A rate designed for individually owned farm operations used in growing or harvesting agricultural products, livestock, or poultry. Includes seasonal on-peak and off-peak pricing.
Best For:
Family-owned farms and agricultural facilities with moderate electricity use tied to production cycles.
Eligibility:
- 1-year contract minimum
- Individually owned farm facilities used in growing or harvesting agricultural products, livestock, or poultry
Helping agricultural operations manage seasonal energy demand and high-usage equipment
Rate plans for farms and processing facilities where most energy use occurs within specific months or operating cycles.
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Seasonal Agricultural Service
concentrated season
A seasonal rate designed for agricultural production operations where at least 80% of annual electricity use occurs within any six consecutive months. Includes energy and demand components.
Best For:
Grain operations, drying facilities, curing, handling, and seasonal production facilities with concentrated operating periods.
Eligibility:
- At least 80% of annual kWh consumption in any six consecutive months
- Demand is less than 500 kW
- 5-year contract
Seasonal Agricultural Service – Non-Demand
winter season
A non-demand seasonal rate for agricultural businesses where at least 85% of annual electricity use occurs during the billing months October-May.
Best For:
Agricultural operations such as crop production, grain mills, or oil mills with primarily winter-season usage and lower demand profiles.
Eligibility:
- At least 85% of annual kWh consumption occurs October through May
- 1-year contract minimum
Designed for agricultural processing and irrigation operations with specialized energy requirements
Rate plans for operations such as crop processing, storage, and irrigation, with options based on usage timing and operational demand.
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Agricultural Process Service
for processing & storing
A rate for facilities that process or store agricultural products on behalf of individually owned farms, where ownership of the product remains with the farm before and after processing.
Best For:
Cotton gins, fruit and vegetable storage facilities, and agricultural processing businesses serving local farms.
Eligibility:
- More than 50% of business activity must qualify as agricultural processing or storage
- Ownership of product remains with individually owned farm operations
- 5-year contract
Irrigation Off-Peak Service
irrigation systems
A specialized rate for irrigation systems that operate primarily during off-peak hours. Includes demand charges and off-peak usage incentives.
Best For:
Irrigation systems that can schedule pumping during designated off-peak periods.
Eligibility:
- Electric service used for irrigation purposes
- Service delivered at one point, standard voltage
- 5-year contract
- Subject to off-peak usage requirements
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FAQs & Helpful Resources
What electric rate is available for farms in Georgia?
Individually owned farms in Georgia may qualify for Farm Service or Seasonal Agricultural rates, depending on their usage patterns and demand level. Eligibility is based on how electricity is used for growing, harvesting, irrigation, or agricultural processing operations.
What qualifies as agricultural use for electric service?
Agricultural use includes electricity used for crop production, livestock, poultry, irrigation, grain handling, drying, curing, storage, and agricultural processing where ownership remains with the farm operation. Certain rates require that a majority of usage meets certain criteria.
What is a seasonal agricultural electric rate?
Seasonal agricultural rates are designed for farms and agricultural operations where most electricity usage occurs during specific months of the year. These rates often require that a defined percentage of annual energy use occurs within a concentrated time period.
Are there special electric rates for irrigation systems?
Yes. Irrigation operations may qualify for Irrigation Off-Peak Service, which provides pricing incentives for pumping during designated off-peak hours to help reduce overall system demand and energy costs.
Do agricultural rates include demand charges?
Some agricultural rates are energy-based, while others include demand charges based on peak usage. The applicable structure depends on the specific rate and the operation’s usage profile.
Supporting Documents
Riders, Taxes, and Fees
Not applicable to all rate plans
Peak Hours
On-Peak Hours
Occur weekdays, June-September, typically from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., when demand is at its highest.
Off-Peak Hours
All hours not included in a rate’s on-peak period or super-off peak period, including all weekends, July 4th, and Labor Day.
Super Off-Peak Hours
Only available on our Overnight Advantage plan. They occur overnight from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
What is Time of Use pricing?
Time of Use (TOU) pricing varies by time of day, offering lower rates during off-peak hours and higher rates during peak periods.
Agricultural operations can save by shifting energy use—like irrigation or processing—to lower-demand times.
Typically used by: Farms and ag businesses with flexible schedules that can operate during evenings, nights, or weekends.
