Polk County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Polk County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
When calculating by number of customers, Volunteer Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Polk County.
Polk County is the 2017th most populous county in the United States.
The monthly residential electric bill average in Polk County is $138, compared to the US average bill of $138.02. Polk County citizens enjoy a 0.02% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow Americans.
No electricity generation takes place in Polk County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.
During the previous 12 months, Polk County experienced a 6.12% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.
Polk County ranks 73rd out of 95 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population using 248,150.71 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
248,151 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.18 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
72,474,009 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,140.9 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Benton
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Benton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.39¢ per kWh
- 0.71% lower than last month
- 9.51% higher than April last year
- 2.87% lower than the Tennessee average
- 26.71% lower than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 37 since April last year
- 4,647th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,015 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 401 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.82¢ per kWh
- 0.76% higher than last month
- 3.61% lower than April last year
- 3.9% lower than the Tennessee average
- 26.66% lower than the US average
- 93rd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 36 since April last year
- 3,920th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 34 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,081 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$116.21 per month
- 11.12% lower than last month
- 5.02% higher than April last year
- 0.33% higher than the Tennessee average
- 3.08% higher than the US average
- 199th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since April last year
- 20,430th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,235 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 617 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$136.14 per month
- 0.34% higher than last month
- 5.5% lower than April last year
- 4.29% lower than the Tennessee average
- 0.04% higher than the US average
- 134th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 16,049th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 159 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,820 since April last year
Benton, TN Electricity Overview
Residents of Benton are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.90% less than the state's average rate of 12.30 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Benton average is 1.37% less at $136.14 per month. Volunteer Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
For every person in the city there are 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 6th worst in Tennessee out of 505 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 5,946,330.5 kilograms, which is the 264th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton
Benton residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benton, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.78 | 136.16 | 1,431,560 | 168,617,000 |
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Delano CDP, TN Electricity Overview
Residents of Delano CDP are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.90% less than the state's average rate of 12.30 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Delano CDP average is 1.37% less at $136.14 per month. Selling an estimated 3,293.27 megawatt hours a year, Volunteer Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
For every person in the city there are 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 229th worst in Tennessee out of 505 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,113,955.8 kilograms, which is the 339th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Delano CDP
Delano CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Delano CDP, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.78 | 136.16 | 1,431,560 | 168,617,000 |
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Ducktown, TN Electricity Overview
Residents of Ducktown are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.31% more than the average state rate of 12.30 cents. Ducktown has the 376th largest population in the state, with 532 citizens calling the city home. Tri-State EMC is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
For every person in the city there are 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 229th worst in Tennessee out of 505 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,202,958.09 kilograms, which is the 376th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ducktown
Ducktown residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ducktown, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-State EMC | BUNDLED | 13.76 | 139.27 | 33,046.53 | 4,546,685.66 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Polk County, Tennessee?
The largest electricity supplier in Polk County, Tennessee by total revenue is Volunteer Electric Cooperative.
Which electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volunteer Electric Cooperative | 7,690 |
| 2 | Tri-State EMC | 3,324 |
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Tennessee?
Polk County, Tennessee has 2 electricity providers serving consumers in the area.
