Electric Rates & Providers in McMinn County, TN

McMinn County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics

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McMinn County, Tennessee Electricity Overview

At an average residential rate of 11.77 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of McMinn County enjoy a 27.00% discount from the national average rate.

McMinn County has a population of 53,065 residents.

Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity provider in McMinn County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

McMinn County ranks 31st out of 95 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 752,377.87 megawatt hours.

No electricity production takes place in McMinn County.

The average monthly residential electric cost in McMinn County is 4.75% lower than the state average monthly residential bill.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    752,378 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.18 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    219,736,788 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,140.9 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Athens

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Athens Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

12.17¢ per kWh

  • 2.4% lower than last month
  • 7.7% higher than April last year
  • 4.66% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 28.05% lower than the US average
  • 78th in the state out of 494 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 26 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 24 since April last year
  • 4,205th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,402 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 27 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.73¢ per kWh

  • 0.62% higher than last month
  • 2.62% lower than April last year
  • 4.66% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 27.24% lower than the US average
  • 67th in the state out of 494 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since April last year
  • 3,690th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 83 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,276 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$109.53 per month

  • 11.6% lower than last month
  • 3.6% higher than April last year
  • 5.45% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 2.86% lower than the US average
  • 99th in the state out of 494 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since April last year
  • 15,913th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,188 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,284 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$133.55 per month

  • 0.24% higher than last month
  • 5.14% lower than April last year
  • 6.11% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 1.86% lower than the US average
  • 83rd in the state out of 494 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
  • 14,942nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 309 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,788 since April last year

Athens, TN Electricity Overview

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Athens has an average residential electricity rate of 11.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.30 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Athens average is 3.24% lower at $133.55 per month. With an estimated 1,890 total residential customers, Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Athens averages 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 57,811,086.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 42nd highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Athens has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Athens

Athens residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.098/kWh$193.39/mo.$90.36/mo.
67th11.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Athens
83rd$133.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Athens Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Athens, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Athens Utilities BoardBUNDLED11.64132.48154,469.2417,983,703.99
Volunteer Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.78136.161,431,560168,617,000

Etowah, TN Electricity Overview

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Etowah has an average residential electricity rate of 11.82 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.30 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Etowah average is 1.55% lower at $135.88 per month. With an estimated 112 total residential customers, Volunteer Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Etowah averages 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 14,791,290.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 148th highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Etowah has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Etowah

Etowah residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.103/kWh$210.71/mo.$90.99/mo.
69th11.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Etowah
110th$135.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for Etowah Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Etowah, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Athens Utilities BoardBUNDLED11.64132.48154,469.2417,983,703.99
Volunteer Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.78136.161,431,560168,617,000

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Englewood, TN Electricity Overview

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Englewood has an average residential electricity rate of 11.69 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.30 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Englewood average is 4.01% lower at $132.49 per month. With an estimated 327 total residential customers, Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Englewood averages 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 7,213,445.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 233rd highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Englewood has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Englewood

Englewood residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.096/kWh$195.66/mo.$89.77/mo.
52nd11.69¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Englewood
73rd$132.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Englewood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Englewood, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Athens Utilities BoardBUNDLED11.64132.48154,469.2417,983,703.99

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McMinn County, Tennessee Details

Energy Loss

The county has 3 providers who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 4.84%. With a state average energy loss of 2.75%, McMinn County is the 18th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in McMinn County:

  • Athens, Tennessee:
    • Athens Utilities Board: 71.08%
    • Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 28.92%
  • Calhoun, Tennessee:
    • Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Englewood, Tennessee:
    • Athens Utilities Board: 100.00%
  • Etowah, Tennessee:
    • Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 92.88%
    • Athens Utilities Board: 7.12%
  • Niota, Tennessee:
    • Athens Utilities Board: 80.48%
    • Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 19.52%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in McMinn County, Tennessee?

By total customer count, Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity company in McMinn County, Tennessee.

How many electric companies offer service in McMinn County, Tennessee?

McMinn County, Tennessee is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in McMinn County, Tennessee?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Athens Utilities Board13,703
2Volunteer Electric Cooperative13,183
3Sweetwater Utilities3,172

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-12-06