Rutherford County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rutherford County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
Rutherford County is the 13th highest county in Tennessee for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0.1 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.
The largest supplier in Rutherford County by megawatt hours sold is Middle Tennessee Electric.
Rutherford County produces 0.71% of their required electricity and must import the remaining 99.29% from nearby counties.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity production in Rutherford County has declined by 4.61% in the past year.
Rutherford County ranks 5th out of 95 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population consuming 5,113,007.72 megawatt hours.
Rutherford County has the 219th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption in the United States, emitting 1,496,997,543.28 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,113,008 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
36,556 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
36,556 MWh
Production per Capita
0.1 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,496,997,543 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,151.19 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Murfreesboro
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Murfreesboro Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.1¢ per kWh
- 3.83% lower than last month
- 8.81% higher than April last year
- 5.16% lower than the Tennessee average
- 28.44% lower than the US average
- 74th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 4,125th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,824 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 156 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.54¢ per kWh
- 0.71% higher than last month
- 1.08% lower than April last year
- 6.23% lower than the Tennessee average
- 28.44% lower than the US average
- 42nd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
- 3,215th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 43 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 796 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$115.49 per month
- 14.26% lower than last month
- 6.51% higher than April last year
- 0.3% lower than the Tennessee average
- 2.43% higher than the US average
- 163rd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 102 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since April last year
- 20,099th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,049 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,511 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$141.26 per month
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 4.77% lower than April last year
- 0.69% lower than the Tennessee average
- 3.81% higher than the US average
- 181st in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 18,220th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 164 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,105 since April last year
Murfreesboro, TN Electricity Overview
Murfreesboro averages a residential electricity price of 11.54 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 6.23% less than Tennessee's average rate of 12.30 cents and 28.44% below the US average of 16.12 cents. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the US, and Murfreesboro is in on the action. They produce 36,556 megawatt hours using natural gas. The city has a shortage of 2,266,047.8 megawatt hours because of customers consuming 6198.84% more electricity than the city generates. This leads to the need to purchase extra electricity.
Emitting 676,201,030.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Murfreesboro ranks 6th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. Averaging 4,163.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 5th highest in the state for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Murfreesboro's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Murfreesboro is home to one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 141.28 | 4,411,367 | 505,616,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Murfreesboro, Tennessee include: 37128, 37167, 37129, 37130, 37127, 37153, 37132
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Smyrna, TN Electricity Overview
Smyrna averages a residential electricity price of 11.54 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 6.23% less than Tennessee's average rate of 12.30 cents and 28.44% below the US average of 16.12 cents. Middle Tennessee Electric has an estimated 5,371 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city.
Emitting 216,987,231.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Smyrna ranks 13th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 229th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 742,963.4 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Smyrna
Smyrna residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Smyrna, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 141.28 | 4,411,367 | 505,616,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Smyrna, Tennessee include: 37167, 37129, 37086, 37135, 37014
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La Vergne, TN Electricity Overview
La Vergne averages a residential electricity price of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 6.39% more than Tennessee's average rate of 12.30 cents and 18.81% below the US average of 16.12 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $135.03. This is 6.02% below the Tennessee average bill of $143.68. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Nashville Electric Service.
Emitting 157,880,043.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions, La Vergne ranks 21st worst out of 505 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 229th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 540,580.63 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Vergne
La Vergne residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in La Vergne, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 141.28 | 4,411,367 | 505,616,000 | |
| Nashville Electric Service | BUNDLED | 13.37 | 133.5 | 4,866,818 | 650,693,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in La Vergne, Tennessee include: 37167, 37086, 37135
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Electricity Production in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Rutherford County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MTSU Power Co-Gen PlantMiddle Tennessee State University (100.00%) | Murfreesboro | TN | Natural Gas | 36,556 | 14,387,219 | 393.57 |
Rutherford County, Tennessee Details
Coming in as the 219th worst ranked county in the United States, Rutherford County emits 1,496,997,543.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 4,151.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 1835th worst for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Rutherford County's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Rutherford County is home to one power generation plant.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Tennessee Electric | 96,680 |
| 2 | Nashville Electric Service | 15,072 |
| 3 | Duck River Electric | 551 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
The largest electricity supplier in Rutherford County, Tennessee by megawatt hours sold is Middle Tennessee Electric.
How many power plants are in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
Rutherford County, Tennessee has one electricity plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
Rutherford County, Tennessee has 3 electricity providers operating in the area.
