Sullivan County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Sullivan County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
Non-renewable fuel sources are used in the production of 94.47% of the megawatt hours produced in Sullivan County, ranking it 421st out of 3230 counties in the US for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel sources.
There has been a 9.40% increase in the use of non-renewable fuels during the past year in Sullivan County.
Releasing 761,883,770.23 kilograms of CO2 gases, Sullivan County has the 442nd worst pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the country.
Sullivan County experienced a 0.53% drop in CO2 emissions per capita over the last year.
Over 5.53% of Sullivan County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel sources, putting Sullivan County at 7th in the state for sustainable electricity production.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Sullivan County is Bristol TN Electric.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,280,174 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,177,207 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
65,146 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,112,061 MWh
Production per Capita
7.32 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
761,883,770 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,737.49 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kingsport
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Kingsport Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.33¢ per kWh
- 1.31% higher than last month
- 8.7% lower than April last year
- 4.44% higher than the Tennessee average
- 21.19% lower than the US average
- 385th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 164 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 105 since April last year
- 7,273rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,255 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.51¢ per kWh
- 0.78% lower than last month
- 10.18% higher than April last year
- 9.81% higher than the Tennessee average
- 16.2% lower than the US average
- 462nd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 367 since April last year
- 9,361st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 759 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,400 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$127.85 per month
- 13.89% lower than last month
- 57.06% higher than April last year
- 10.37% higher than the Tennessee average
- 13.4% higher than the US average
- 429th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 424 since April last year
- 25,610th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,432 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 20,642 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$160.88 per month
- 2.47% higher than last month
- 5.4% higher than April last year
- 13.11% higher than the Tennessee average
- 18.22% higher than the US average
- 421st in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 37 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 179 since April last year
- 26,382nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 650 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,375 since April last year
Kingsport, TN Electricity Overview
Kingsport's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.81% above the average Tennessee rate of 12.30 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $160.88. This is 11.97% above the state average bill of $143.68. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Kingsport Power.
Coming in as the 9th worst ranked city out of 505 cities in Tennessee, Kingsport emits 291,406,197.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 5,296.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 3rd highest in Tennessee for emissions per capita. Electricity producing plants in the city primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 54.84% (or 645,572.05 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Other fuel types used include Coal at 38.69% and Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 4.39%. There are 2 power producing plants in Kingsport, which is the highest number of plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingsport
Kingsport residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kingsport, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrightRidge | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 141.08 | 970,180 | 120,698,000 | |
| Kingsport Power | BUNDLED | 13.36 | 161.88 | 624,602.49 | 83,460,411 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kingsport, Tennessee include: 37660, 37664, 37659, 37857, 37617, 37663, 37665
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Bristol, TN Electricity Overview
Bristol's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.54% below the average Tennessee rate of 12.30 cents, a welcome situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 4,933 total residential customers, Bristol TN Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $146.54. This is 6.17% above the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Electricity consumption in Bristol has byproducts of 112,441,962.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 28th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 229th highest in Tennessee for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bristol
Bristol residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bristol, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol TN Electric | BUNDLED | 10.60 | 130.93 | 436,059 | 46,224,000 | |
| Kingsport Power | BUNDLED | 13.36 | 161.88 | 624,602.49 | 83,460,411 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bristol, Tennessee include: 37620, 37617, 37618
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Bloomingdale CDP, TN Electricity Overview
Bloomingdale CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.20% above the average Tennessee rate of 12.30 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 386 total residential customers, Kingsport Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $161.84. This is 17.25% above the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Electricity consumption in Bloomingdale CDP has byproducts of 36,270,131.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 72nd highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 229th highest in Tennessee for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bloomingdale CDP
Bloomingdale CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bloomingdale CDP, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport Power | BUNDLED | 13.36 | 161.88 | 624,602.49 | 83,460,411 |
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Electricity Production in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Sullivan County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tennessee Eastman OperationsEastman Chemical Company (100.00%) | Kingsport | TN | Natural Gas | 1,012,224 | 386,627,827.94 | 381.96 | ||
Domtar Kingsport MillDomtar Paper Co LLC Kingsport Mill (100.00%) | Kingsport | TN | Natural Gas | 164,983.11 | 53,127,512.62 | 322.02 |
Sullivan County, Tennessee Details
Sullivan County is the 442nd worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 761,883,770.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. Averaging 4,737.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1431st worst for emissions per capita. Over 54.84% of electricity in Sullivan County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Coal and Wood/Wood Waste Solids are the second and third most used fuels for electricity generation. Coal is used to make 455,468.99 megawatt hours (38.69%) of electricity production and Wood/Wood Waste Solids makes up 51,735.94 megawatt hours (4.39%) of total production in the county. Sullivan County has the 331st most power producing plants of any county in the nation, with 2 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Sullivan County:
- Bluff City, Tennessee:
- Kingsport Power: 50.45%
- Bristol TN Electric: 44.56%
- Elizabethon Electric: 1.11%
- BrightRidge: 3.88%
- Bristol, Tennessee:
- Kingsport Power: 50.55%
- Bristol TN Electric: 49.45%
- Kingsport, Tennessee:
- Kingsport Power: 49.87%
- BrightRidge: 4.62%
- Appalachian Power Company: 45.52%
- Watauga, Tennessee:
- BrightRidge: 2.86%
- Kingsport Power: 2.23%
- Elizabethon Electric: 94.91%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Sullivan County, Tennessee?
The largest electricity company in Sullivan County, Tennessee by total customer count is Bristol TN Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Sullivan County, Tennessee?
Sullivan County, Tennessee is home to 4 electricity companies offering service in the area.
How many power plants are within Sullivan County, Tennessee?
Sullivan County, Tennessee is home to 2 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Sullivan County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol TN Electric | 34,249 |
| 2 | Kingsport Power | 16,828 |
| 3 | BrightRidge | 9,129 |
| 4 | Elizabethon Electric | 1,040 |
