One of Lowest Electrical Rates in the Country

Dalton Utilities' residential electrical rates are 21% lower than the National average and 16% lower than the Georgia average.

Energy Information Administration / Department of Energy Report on Residential Electric Rates* (1,000 kWh) as of August 2011 National Average* Georgia State Average* Dalton Utilities $117.60 $112.60 $96.88

Dalton Utilities has one of the lowest electrical rates in the country. Dalton Utilities’ rates were 39% lower than local provider Georgia Power.

Nationwide Comparison of Residential Electric Rates (1,000 kWh) as of July 2011 1. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. - San Diego, CA $241.91 2. Golden Valley Electric Assoc. - Fairbanks, AK $214.84 3. PECO Energy Co. - Philadelphia, PA $177.36 4. Public Service Electric & Gas Co. - Newark NJ $166.18 5. Georgia Power Co. – Atlanta & Portions of GA $134.19 6. Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. - Baltimore, MDI $131.57 7. Nevada Power Co - Las Vegas, NV $128.47 8. South Carolina Electric & Gas - Columbia, SC $125.00 9. Jacksonville Electric Authority - Jacksonville, FL $123.70 10. Commonwealth Edison Co. - Chicago/Northern IL $120.27 11. Gulf Power Co. - Northwest Florida $119.60 12. Alabama Power Co. - (Portions of Alabama) $118.69 13. Clay Electric Cooperative - Clay County, FL $114.30 14. AmerenUE - St. Louis, MO $108.92 15. Marietta Board of Light & Water - Marietta, GA $106.96 16. Electric Power Board - Chattanooga & Portions of TN $104.89 17. Pacific Power – Portland, OR $ 99.35 18. Memphis Light, Gas & Water Div. - Memphis, TN $ 98.79 19. Albany GA Water, Gas & Light Commission - Albany, GA $ 98.40 20. Dalton Utilities $ 96.88

The complete survey results may be viewed on the Jacksonville Electric Authority web site at: www.jea.com/services/electric/rates_quarterly.asp