Apply for Service

When applying for electric service, you can open an account with us by contacting our office. Usually electric service is provided by the next day on existing accounts (except weekends and holidays). If you apply for service to a location which has never before had electricity, such as a new home or business, we encourage you to apply as far in advance as possible. This will ensure adequate preparation time for our engineering and operations departments and help prevent last minute delays.

To apply for service, please Contact Customer service at 770-775-7857 or 800-222-4877. We can fax, mail, or e-mail you an application.

Click here to download a New Member Packet and Application (PDF).  When you call we can let you know the amount of deposit required.

A. Membership Fees

If you have never received service from Central Georgia EMC, you will need to pay a $5.00 membership fee. This fee is refundable upon termination of service.

B. Information We Need When You Apply

1. Complete name to be shown on the account.

2. Address to which the bill is to be mailed.

3. Location address and any information which will help identify your new service location. For example, the name of the last person to receive service there, a meter number, or the name of your nearest neighbor, are examples of the type information needed.

4. Phone number where you can be reached during the day.

5. Date service is needed.

6. If you have never been a member of Central Georgia EMC, you will be asked for identification, Social Security number, driver's license number, name of closest relative and the name and address of your employer.

C. Deposits

A deposit may be necessary when applying for service. We use a credit rating agency to assist us in determining the amount of your required deposit. The deposit amount is dependent upon the results of your credit score. If a deposit is required, it is refunded (credited to account) after twelve months, provided a good credit history has been established and no open contracts are on the account. Deposits for commercial accounts will be equivalent to an estimated bill of up to ninety (90) days. This is refundable when the account is terminated.

Central Georgia EMC ByLaws (PDF)

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