Oak Ridge Utility District
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About Oak Ridge Utility District
The provider has 2 industrial customers, 13,933 residential customers and 2,344 commercial customers. Oak Ridge Utility District's patrons pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.20% above the average Tennessee price of 12.80 cents. There were a total of 479,788 megawatt hours sold via retail sales in 2023 by the company. The electricity sourced by Oak Ridge Utility District is made up of primarily wholesale purchased megawatt hours, with 484,194 megawatt hours purchased by the company. Their revenue in 2023 from electricity related activities was $57,285,800, with $56,714,000 coming from retail sales to end users.
The Tennessee average monthly residential electric bill is $154.84, while the Oak Ridge Utility District average is 7.88% higher at $143.54 per month. Oak Ridge Utility District ranks 8th in the state for average monthly bill amount. The company is not associated with any electricity plants and all of the electricity that they sell to their consumers must be purchased from other providers.
Losing electricity due to heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is part of being in the electricity generation business. Electricity companies must report these losses. Oak Ridge Utility District reported a yearly loss of around 0.91% of the electricity that they transmit. Oak Ridge Utility District's energy loss levels result in a ranking of best out of the 84 providers that operate in Tennessee and report energy loss and 115th best out of 3530 in the United.
Oak Ridge Utility District Rate & Electric Bills
Oak Ridge Utility District residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Oak Ridge Utility District Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:120 South Jefferson Circle
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
37830 - Director/Superintendent:Jeff Patterson
Oak Ridge Utility District Contact
- Website:orud.org
- Customer Service Phone:(865) 425-1377
- Social Media:
Oak Ridge Utility District Service
- Outage Phone:(865) 425-1377
- States Served:
- Tennessee
- Counties Served:
- Anderson County
- Roane County
- Major Cities Served:
Energy Loss
Oak Ridge Utility District's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
4,406MWh
115 National Rank
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Oak Ridge Utility District Coverage Map
Oak Ridge Utility District State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 16,300 | 63,542,424.58 | 40 | 100% |
Oak Ridge Utility District County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | 78,913 | 2 | 13.26 | $159.46/mo |
| Roane County | 53,313 | 5 | 13.41 | $171.34/mo |
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Oak Ridge Utility District FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Oak Ridge Utility District customers?
Oak Ridge Utility District's current average bundled electricity rate is 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 12.80 cents and the average US rate of 16.22 cents.
Who is the CEO of Oak Ridge Utility District?
The current CEO of Oak Ridge Utility District is Jeff Patterson.
What is the average bundled bill for Oak Ridge Utility District customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Oak Ridge Utility District is $143.54. The Tennessee average bundled bill is $154.84 and the US average is $154.84.
How many counties does Oak Ridge Utility District offer service in?
Oak Ridge Utility District supplies electricity in 2 counties in the US including Tennessee.
What is the phone number for Oak Ridge Utility District?
You can reach Oak Ridge Utility District by phone via (865) 425-1377.
