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Need to update your information and select your alert preferences?

Click here for our convenient, online form.

What is Advance Pay?

Advance Pay is a pay-as-you-go plan that allows you to pay when you want, in the amounts you want.  Instead of receiving a paper bill each month, usage is calculated daily.  Advance Pay members never pay a late charge or reconnect fee. 

Is Advance Pay the right choice for me?

Would it be easier for you to make a smaller payment more often rather than one large payment each month?  If so, Advance Pay may be for you. 

Are you interested in monitoring your electricity usage?  Statistics indicate prepay electricity programs help lower electric consumption due to member awareness of usage patterns. 

How will I know if my account runs low?

You will receive a low balance notice by e-mail, phone, or text message.  You decide at what amount you want to be alerted.  (We recommended setting your alert at no less than $20.)  If you do not purchase more power before the balance reaches zero, the meter will stop and the power will turn off. 

How do I purchase more electricity?

It’s easy!  You can make a payment in person, online or by phone.  Once a payment is made, your power will reconnect almost immediately.  It is important to keep your balance from becoming negative so that you avoid disconnection.  Anytime your balance is disconnected your account must have a minimum balance of $20 before the power will be restored.

I have a traditional account.  Can I switch to Advance Pay?

Yes!  You can switch to an Advance Pay account even if you already have service with Irwin EMC.  (While the majority of our residential accounts will qualify, some restrictions may apply.)  If you decide that Advance Pay is not for you, we’ll change you back to a traditional account, but deposits may be required.

Need more information?  Call (229) 468-7415.

Ready to change your account to Advance Pay? 

Come into one of our offices to sign up.

  • 915 W. 4th Street, Ocilla

  • 158 Ocilla Highway, Fitzgerald

  • 124 N. Gordon Street, Ashburn 

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Irwin EMC
915 W 4th St.
Ocilla, GA, GA 31774

Call us at (229) 468-7415 or (800) 237-3745

About Us

Irwin Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is a service cooperative and is owned by those who receive services (called members). Irwin EMC is a not-for-profit electric utility that supplies energy to around 8,000 members in south central Georgia. 

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  • HOME
  • MY ACCOUNT
    • Access Your Account
    • Paying Your Bill
      • Advance Pay
    • Apply for Service
      • Service Requirements
    • Load Management
    • Gate Card Addendum
  • ABOUT US
    • About Irwin EMC
      • 2024 Annual Meeting
    • Contact Us
    • Management Staff
    • Affiliate Organizations
      • About Touchstone Energy
    • Your Directors
    • Bylaws
  • POWER OUTAGES
    • Outage Map
    • If Power Goes Out
    • Power Outage FAQ
    • Preparing for Extended Outages
    • Outage Reporting
    • Yard Light Outages
  • PRODUCTS & SERVICES
    • Fiber Internet
    • Generac Generators
    • Outdoor Lights
    • Together We Save
    • Co-op Connections
  • COMMUNITY
    • Operation Round Up
    • Irwin EMC Foundation Scholarships
    • Green Power EMC Energy Education Program
    • Washington Youth Tour
    • Irwin EMC Foundation Board
    • Walter Harrison Scholarship
  • SAFETY
    • Safety Quiz
  • CAREERS