Kingsport Power
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About Kingsport Power
Kingsport Power is an investor owned organization headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee and serving customers in 3 counties in Tennessee including counties such as Sullivan County, Washington County, and Hawkins County. Kingsport Power averages 13.19 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their consumers for residential electricity, which is 6.39% higher than the average Tennessee rate of 12.39 cents. In 2023 the company sold 97.46% of their total megawatt hours disposed via normal retail sales to end users. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of primarily wholesale purchased megawatt hours, with 1,942,232 procured by the company. In 2023, the company had revenue of $231,484,000 from retail electricity sales to end users. Their revenue from all electricity related activities was $239,877,000.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Kingsport Power is $162.24 per month. Consumers of the provider are faced with 1.44 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 191.5 minutes. The supplier currently does not generate any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices and then resell it at a higher rate to end customers.
Offering net metering to customers is a win-win situation for Kingsport Power and any residents who get their electricity from the company. This makes it cheaper for people who are interested to install solar and other electricity options as they have the ability to sell unneeded kilowatt hours back to the electricity supplier.
Losing electricity from heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of being in the electricity generation business. Companies must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. Kingsport Power recently reported a yearly loss of about 2.54% of the electricity that they transmit. This percentage of electricity lost earns them a rank of 25th best out of 84 providers who report energy loss in the state.
Kingsport Power Rate & Electric Bills
Kingsport Power residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Kingsport Power Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:Appalachian Power Company
Kingsport Power Service
- States Served:
- Tennessee
- Counties Served:
- Sullivan County
- Washington County
- Hawkins County
- Major Cities Served:
- Kingsport
- Bristol
- Bloomingdale CDP
- Church Hill
- Mount Carmel
- Colonial Heights CDP
- Sullivan Gardens CDP
- Fall Branch CDP
- Orebank CDP
Energy Loss
Kingsport Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
49,401MWh
413 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Kingsport Power's Power Outages
191.5 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.44 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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Kingsport Power Coverage Map
Kingsport Power State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
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Tennessee | 49,392 | 212,885,437 | 11 | 100% |
Kingsport Power County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
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Hawkins County | 56,803 | 3 | 13.06 | $160.67/mo |
Sullivan County | 160,820 | 4 | 11.68 | $145.64/mo |
Washington County | 136,172 | 3 | 12.29 | $142.72/mo |
Cities Kingsport Power Has Coverage
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Kingsport Power FAQ:
When will Kingsport Power power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Kingsport Power's consumers is 191.5 minutes.
How many counties does Kingsport Power have customers in to?
Kingsport Power provides electricity to customers in 3 counties throughout the US including Tennessee.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Kingsport Power customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of Kingsport Power is 13.19 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How much is the average bundled bill for Kingsport Power customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Kingsport Power is $162.24. The Tennessee average bundled bill is $146.98 and the United States average is $146.98.
What cities does Kingsport Power offer service to?
Kingsport Power has customers in 4 cities in the nation including Tennessee.
What company is Kingsport Power owned by?
Kingsport Power is a subsidiary of Appalachian Power Company.