Sullivan County, TN: 4 Electric Providers

Sullivan County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

High Power Bills?

Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar

Sullivan County, Tennessee Electricity Overview

Sullivan County ranks 452nd out of 3230 counties in the US for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 1,071,793.68 of the county's 1,374,179.11 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.

425,907.92 megawatt hours are generated from coal in Sullivan County. With 160,820 residents, this is 2.65 megawatt hours per person.

Sullivan County's ability to provide 244,323 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric energy sources, has given rise to its ranking of 158th highest hydroelectric energy generating county in the country out of 3230 counties.

Sullivan County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 21.12% below the nationwide average rate, at 12.63 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents.

As the 581st largest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the US, Sullivan County generates 1,374,179.11 megawatt hours of electricity.

Sullivan County produces 1.88 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Sullivan County the 933rd highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the country.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,279,827 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.18 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,374,179 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    302,385 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,071,794 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    8.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    688,639,154 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,282.05 kg

Recent Energy News in Kingsport

To see recent electricity news for cities in Sullivan County, select the city, year, and month you want to see news for below.

Top Headlines

Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Production from Coal

Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric

Electricity Production from Other Biomass Solids

Electricity Production from Sludge Waste

Electricity Production from Other Gas

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Production from Other

Electricity Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

Electricity Emission from Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

Electricity Emission from Production from Coal

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from Other

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Kingsport Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.72¢ per kWh

  • 4.11% higher than last month
  • 2.27% lower than February last year
  • 6.24% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 21.93% lower than the US average
  • 261st in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 97 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 101 since February last year
  • 7,301st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 505 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 132 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.69¢ per kWh

  • 0.18% lower than last month
  • 17.7% higher than February last year
  • 10.91% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 19.18% lower than the US average
  • 267th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 232 since February last year
  • 8,064th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 53 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,045 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$165.95 per month

  • 40.55% lower than last month
  • 16.83% lower than February last year
  • 8.16% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 32.38% higher than the US average
  • 65th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 202 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 155 since February last year
  • 22,097th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,663 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,165 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$160.94 per month

  • 1.71% lower than last month
  • 10.63% higher than February last year
  • 8.54% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 21.43% higher than the US average
  • 192nd in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 55 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 98 since February last year
  • 21,867th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 745 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,009 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.81¢ per kWh

  • 3.2% higher than last month
  • 3.18% lower than February last year
  • 9.47% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 1.44% higher than the US average
  • 243rd in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since February last year
  • 19,512th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,072 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 558 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

14.31¢ per kWh

  • 0.26% lower than last month
  • 13.08% higher than February last year
  • 14.7% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 1.35% higher than the US average
  • 267th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 163 since February last year
  • 20,162nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 519 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,588 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$680.02 per month

  • 22.94% lower than last month
  • 14.38% lower than February last year
  • 24.6% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 59.35% lower than the US average
  • 186th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 49 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since February last year
  • 19,716th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,337 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,328 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$734.05 per month

  • 1.28% lower than last month
  • 11.42% higher than February last year
  • 30.01% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 55.31% lower than the US average
  • 187th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since February last year
  • 19,204th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 131 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,115 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.22¢ per kWh

  • 0.15% higher than last month
  • 8.08% lower than February last year
  • 51.62% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 3.74% higher than the US average
  • 267th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19,721st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 283 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,700 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

10.06¢ per kWh

  • 0.74% lower than last month
  • 23.68% higher than February last year
  • 48.83% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 1.38% lower than the US average
  • 267th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 18,916th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 303 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,618 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$32,618.31 per month

  • 1.56% lower than last month
  • 18.9% lower than February last year
  • 68.04% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 6.4% higher than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 20,353rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 260 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 708 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$39,780.09 per month

  • 1.57% lower than last month
  • 24.67% higher than February last year
  • 62.88% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 16.7% higher than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 20,708th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 21 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,528 since February last year

Kingsport Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

39,852,750.98 MWh

  • 4.03% lower than last month
  • 42.92% higher than February last year
  • 22.68% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 312.7% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 21 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 148th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

34,384,477.74 MWh

  • 2.42% higher than last month
  • 12.38% higher than February last year
  • 27.6% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 195.08% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 21 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 182nd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 37 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

106,217 MWh

  • 3.41% lower than last month
  • 40.6% higher than February last year
  • 36.18% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 358.75% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 21 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 142nd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 23 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

92,723.01 MWh

  • 2.28% higher than last month
  • 0.69% higher than February last year
  • 39.99% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 260.62% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 21 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 167th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

58,556.28 MWh

  • 1.87% lower than last month
  • 33.53% higher than February last year
  • 31.62% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 53.82% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 126th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

52,205.69 MWh

  • 1.77% higher than last month
  • 1.32% lower than February last year
  • 28.49% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 17.68% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 147th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 17 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Wood/Wood Waste Solids Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,774,414.6 MWh

  • 39.64% higher than last month
  • 2,042.36% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 0.2% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 18th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 15 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

1,676,790.45 MWh

  • 8.86% higher than last month
  • 26,218.35% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 9.91% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21st in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 50 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Coal Fuel Types for February, 2024

42,041.07 MWh

  • 8.43% lower than last month
  • 40.37% higher than February last year
  • 77.46% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 4.01% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 5 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 31st in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Coal

35,065.99 MWh

  • 2.46% higher than last month
  • 16.33% higher than February last year
  • 77.66% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 28.19% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 5 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 38th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Coal Fuel Types for February, 2024

21,334,162.08 MWh

  • 8.43% lower than last month
  • 40.37% higher than February last year
  • 87.23% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 46.94% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 5 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 35th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Coal

17,794,150.2 MWh

  • 2.47% higher than last month
  • 16.33% higher than February last year
  • 88.47% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 63.49% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 5 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 40th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 11 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

16,672,247.9 MWh

  • 1.69% lower than last month
  • 32.96% higher than February last year
  • 45.1% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 13.9% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 138th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 21 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 10 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

14,894,713.41 MWh

  • 1.68% higher than last month
  • 2.39% lower than February last year
  • 45.6% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 15.96% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 164th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 33 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Other Fuel Types for February, 2024

71,926.4 MWh

  • 15,066.67% higher than last month
  • 11.66% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 600% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 7 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Other

18,823.68 MWh

  • 19.44% higher than last month
  • 42.41% lower than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 600% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 7 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Other Biomass Solids Fuel Types for February, 2024

113.48 MWh

  • 58.91% lower than last month
  • Was nothing February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 79.43% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 11 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Other Biomass Solids

139.75 MWh

  • 6.66% higher than last month
  • Was nothing February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 74.88% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2nd in the US out of 11 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Sludge Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

780.05 MWh

  • 18.66% higher than last month
  • 39.48% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 235.23% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2nd in the US out of 12 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Sludge Waste

835.77 MWh

  • 1.87% higher than last month
  • 32.94% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 257.32% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 12 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Other Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

788.88 MWh

  • 4.51% higher than last month
  • 7.9% lower than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 74.94% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 8th in the US out of 34 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Other Gas

884.64 MWh

  • 0.87% lower than last month
  • 7.12% lower than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 82.06% lower than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 12th in the US out of 34 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Other Fuel Types for February, 2024

167.19 MWh

  • 14,153.2% higher than last month
  • 11.54% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 600% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 7 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Other

43.78 MWh

  • 19.41% higher than last month
  • 42.4% lower than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 600% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 7 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids Fuel Types for February, 2024

3,770.05 MWh

  • 39.64% higher than last month
  • 2,042.45% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 114.65% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 13th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

3,547.37 MWh

  • 8.9% higher than last month
  • 26,106.77% higher than February last year
  • The same as the Tennessee average
  • 88.82% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 1 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 18th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 52 since February last year

Kingsport, TN Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

Kingsport's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.24% above the average Tennessee rate of 12.20 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. There has been a 3.83% rise in usage of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuels in Kingsport. There is 58.50% more electricity produced than used in Kingsport, which results in the ability to export the excess.

Coming in as the 10th worst ranked city out of 505 cities in Tennessee, Kingsport emits 264,429,405.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 4,806.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 4th highest in Tennessee for emissions per capita. Electricity producing plants in the city primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 51.35% (or 634,822.7 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Other fuel types used include Coal at 34.45% and Conventional Hydroelectric at 8.60%. There are 3 power producing plants in Kingsport, which is the 2nd highest number of plants in a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingsport

Kingsport residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.082/kWh$279.16/mo.$81.43/mo.
471st13.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kingsport
418th$161.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kingsport Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kingsport, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
BrightRidgeBUNDLED12.42140.56965,488119,951,000
Kingsport PowerBUNDLED13.50162.02617,993.9983,416,883

Zips with electric coverage in Kingsport, Tennessee include: 37660, 37664, 37659, 37857, 37617, 37663, 37665

Bristol, TN Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

Bristol's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.47% below the average Tennessee rate of 12.20 cents, a welcome situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 4,928 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 $146.32. This is 5.80% above the nationwide average bill of $138.3.

Electricity consumption in Bristol has byproducts of 114,560,858.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 27th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,218.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 105th 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 January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.127/kWh$0.089/kWh$244.55/mo.$89.07/mo.
172nd12.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bristol
219th$146.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bristol Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bristol, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Bristol TN ElectricBUNDLED10.51130.26437,26345,948,000
Kingsport PowerBUNDLED13.50162.02617,993.9983,416,883

Zips with electric coverage in Bristol, Tennessee include: 37620, 37617, 37618

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

Bloomingdale CDP, TN Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

Bloomingdale CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.50 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.65% above the average Tennessee rate of 12.20 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 385 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 $162.02. This is 17.15% above the nationwide average bill of $138.3.

Electricity consumption in Bloomingdale CDP has byproducts of 36,953,618.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 73rd highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,218.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 105th 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 January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.081/kWh$282.82/mo.$79.23/mo.
484th13.50¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bloomingdale CDP
441st$162.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bloomingdale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bloomingdale CDP, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kingsport PowerBUNDLED13.50162.02617,993.9983,416,883

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

Electricity Production in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Power Plants in Sullivan County, Tennessee

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Tennessee Eastman OperationsEastman Chemical Company (100.00%)
Kingsport TN Natural Gas 979,503370,755,873.7378.51
Domtar Kingsport MillDomtar Paper Co LLC Kingsport Mill (100.00%)
Kingsport TN Natural Gas 150,353.1148,357,619.24321.63
Sullivan County TN Conventional Hydroelectric 137,957
Kingsport TN Conventional Hydroelectric 106,366

Sullivan County, Tennessee Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Sullivan County is the 484th worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 688,639,154.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. Averaging 4,282.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1731st worst for emissions per capita. Over 46.20% of electricity in Sullivan County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Coal and Conventional Hydroelectric are the second and third most used fuels for electricity generation. Coal is used to make 425,907.92 megawatt hours (30.99%) of electricity production and Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 244,323 megawatt hours (17.78%) of total production in the county. Sullivan County has the 679th most power producing plants of any county in the nation, with 4 total power plants.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
46.20%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
30.99%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
17.78%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
3.34%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
0.77%
OTHER
Other
0.91%

Sullivan County, Tennessee Net Metering

Out of the 4 companies in Sullivan County, only one of them offers net metering to their customers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Tennessee has nonexistent laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Sullivan County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 providers average a yearly energy loss of 5.41% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Tennessee average is 2.75%, resulting in a rank of 2158th best in the United States and a state rank of 46th best out of 3230 and 95 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Providers In Each City in Sullivan County:

  • Bluff City, Tennessee:
    • Bristol TN Electric: 44.56%
    • Elizabethon Electric: 1.11%
    • BrightRidge: 3.88%
    • Kingsport Power: 50.45%
  • Bristol, Tennessee:
    • Kingsport Power: 50.55%
    • Bristol TN Electric: 49.45%
  • Kingsport, Tennessee:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 44.89%
    • BrightRidge: 4.67%
    • Kingsport Power: 50.44%
  • Watauga, Tennessee:
    • Elizabethon Electric: 94.91%
    • Kingsport Power: 2.23%
    • BrightRidge: 2.86%

* 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 4 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Sullivan County, Tennessee?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Bristol TN Electric34,218
2Kingsport Power16,807
3BrightRidge9,107
4Elizabethon Electric1,044

King Manalo
Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-04-09