Anderson County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Anderson County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
In Anderson County, 755,288.01 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel types. Anderson County is 491st in the United States out of 3230 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.
Anderson County is 11th out of 95 counties in the state for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 6.2 megawatt hours per person a year.
Anderson County is the highest county out of 95 counties in the state for electricity generation from wind per capita, averaging 0.19 megawatt hours per resident produced from wind.
As the 12th highest generator of electricity in the state out of 95 counties, Anderson County generates 1,244,709.01 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.
Electricity from wind power generated in Anderson County totals 14,865 megawatt hours, making Anderson County 1st in Tennessee out of 95 counties for wind power production.
While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, Anderson County's average price is 21.24% below that at 12.62 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,118,692 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,244,709 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
489,421 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
755,288 MWh
Production per Capita
15.77 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
725,715,854 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,196.4 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Oak Ridge
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Residential Bundled Electricity Prices
- In Oak Ridge, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 2,913 positions to 7,292nd, from last year's value of 10,205th
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 2,738 positions to 7,582nd, from last month's value of 10,320th
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 2,066 positions to 7,582nd, from last year's value of 9,648th
- In Oak Ridge, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 154 positions to 7,292nd, from last month's value of 7,446th
- In Oak Ridge, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate state rank increased by 22 positions to 412th, from last year's value of 434th
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity rate state rank dropped by 19 positions to 429th, from last year's value of 410th
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity rate state rank increased by 9 positions to 429th, from last month's value of 438th
- In Oak Ridge, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate decreased by 2.59% to 12.86 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.2 ¢ / kWh
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity rate decreased by 5.03% to 12.59 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.26 ¢ / kWh
- In Oak Ridge, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate decreased by 0.43% to 12.86 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.91 ¢ / kWh
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity rate decreased by 0.6% to 12.59 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.67 ¢ / kWh
- In Oak Ridge, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill national rank increased by 3,046 positions to 8,839th, from last year's value of 11,885th
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 5,924 positions to 19,486th, from last month's value of 13,562nd
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,922 positions to 19,486th, from last year's value of 16,564th
- In Oak Ridge, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 334 positions to 8,839th, from last month's value of 8,505th
- In Oak Ridge, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill decreased by 5.88% to $117.71, from last year's value of $125.06
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity bill decreased by 9.88% to $136.8, from last month's value of $151.79
- In Oak Ridge, the residential bundled electricity bill increased by 5.79% to $136.8, from last year's value of $129.32
- In Oak Ridge, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill increased by 0.53% to $117.71, from last month's value of $117.08
Oak Ridge Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for February, 2024
12.59¢ per kWh
- 0.6% lower than last month
- 5.03% lower than February last year
- 4.52% higher than the Tennessee average
- 23.37% lower than the US average
- 429th in the state out of 501 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since February last year
- 7,582nd in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,738 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,066 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.86¢ per kWh
- 0.43% lower than last month
- 2.59% lower than February last year
- 4.09% higher than the Tennessee average
- 22.23% lower than the US average
- 412th in the state out of 501 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 22 since February last year
- 7,292nd in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has increased by 154 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,913 since February last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$136.8 per month
- 9.88% lower than last month
- 5.79% higher than February last year
- 21.33% lower than the Tennessee average
- 3.69% higher than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 501 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 19,486th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,924 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,922 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$117.71 per month
- 0.53% higher than last month
- 5.88% lower than February last year
- 19.46% lower than the Tennessee average
- 13.27% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 501 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 8,839th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 334 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,046 since February last year
Oak Ridge, TN Electricity Overview
On average, Oak Ridge's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 12.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.38% more than the average state rate of 12.20 cents. Oak Ridge Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Tennessee average monthly residential power bill is $142.84, while the Oak Ridge average is 17.60% less at $117.71 per month. This ranks the city 2nd in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 131,153,915.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Oak Ridge because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,218.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Oak Ridge has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.82 | 117.76 | 163,519.4 | 20,966,953.7 |
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Clinton, TN Electricity Overview
On average, Clinton's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 12.63 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.56% more than the average state rate of 12.20 cents. Clinton Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Tennessee average monthly residential power bill is $142.84, while the Clinton average is 2.44% higher at $146.32 per month. This ranks the city 251st in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 42,113,371.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Clinton because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,218.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Clinton has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clinton
Clinton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clinton, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 146.36 | 362,369 | 45,602,000 |
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Rocky Top, TN Electricity Overview
On average, Rocky Top's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 12.63 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.56% more than the average state rate of 12.20 cents. Clinton Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Tennessee average monthly residential power bill is $142.84, while the Rocky Top average is 2.44% higher at $146.32 per month. This ranks the city 251st in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 7,290,313.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Rocky Top because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,218.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Rocky Top has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rocky Top
Rocky Top residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rocky Top, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 146.36 | 362,369 | 45,602,000 |
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Electricity Production in Anderson County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Anderson County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | TN | Coal | 755,288.01 | 791,670,056.02 | 1,048.17 | 12/2023 | ||
Norris DamTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%) | Norris | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 452,220 | ||||
Chestnut Ridge Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Anderson County | TN | Landfill Gas | 22,336 | 15,795,434.5 | 707.17 | 12/2022 | |
Buffalo Mountain Energy CenterInvenergy (100.00%) | Anderson County | TN | Wind | 14,865 |
Anderson County, Tennessee Details
Anderson County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 725,715,853.88 kilograms, which is the 457th largest amount of any county in the country. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 9,196.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Anderson County is the 361st highest polluting county in the United States. Coal makes up 60.65% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Anderson County. Other fuel types used include Conventional Hydroelectric at 36.33% and Landfill Gas at 1.79%. Anderson County is home to 4 power generation plants, which is the most power plants within a county in Tennessee.
Providers In Each City in Anderson County:
- Clinton, Tennessee:
- Clinton Utilities Board: 100.00%
- Lake City, Tennessee:
- Clinton Utilities Board: 100.00%
- Norris, Tennessee:
- Clinton Utilities Board: 100.00%
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee:
- Oak Ridge Utilities: 100.00%
- Rocky Top, Tennessee:
- Clinton Utilities Board: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Anderson County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinton Utilities Board | 22,394 |
| 2 | Oak Ridge Utilities | 8,783 |
How many power plants are within Anderson County, Tennessee?
Anderson County, Tennessee has 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Anderson County, Tennessee?
By total megawatt hours sold, Clinton Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in Anderson County, Tennessee.
How many electric companies offer service in Anderson County, Tennessee?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Anderson County, Tennessee.
