Powell Valley Electric Cooperative
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About Powell Valley Electric Cooperative
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative is headquartered in New Tazewell, Tennessee and provides electricity in 2 states within the US This service area also comprises 7 cities within these states. Electricity providers must regularly report the number of customers they have to government agencies. Most recently the company listed a total of 5 industrial customers, 6,977 commercial accounts and 26,059 residential customers signed on for their services. This is the sum of their customers. Customers of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour, resulting in the provider ranking 641st out of 2885 in the country. The supplier had total sales and disposition of 681,078 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 95.97% were from sales to end users. The electricity sourced by the company is made up primarily of megawatt hours they purchased on the wholesale market. Of the electricity sourced whole purchased made up 100.00%. In 2023, the company made a total of $71,851,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 92.21% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users.
Consumers of the company have an average monthly residential power bill of $141.2. This is 1.52% less than the United States average bill of $143.38. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their consumers. Consumers of the provider experience 4.6 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 211.78 minutes. Electricity production plants managed by the provider use non-renewable fuel types to generate 100.00% of their total electricity production, or 66 megawatt hours. They rank 541st out of 3530 suppliers in the US.
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative reported an annual loss of approximately 3.50% of the electricity that they transmit. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is being in the electricity generation industry and suppliers are required to report these losses. This percentage of loss results in them receiving a rank of 672nd best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the US.
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Powell Valley Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:420 Straight Creek Road
New Tazewell, Tennessee 37825
United States of America - CEO:Randell Meyers
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.pve.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(423) 626-5204
- Contact Page:www.pve.coop
- Social Media:
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative Service
- Outage Map:outages.pve.coop
- Outage Phone:(423) 626-5204
- States Served:
- Virginia
- Tennessee
- Counties Served:
- Hawkins County
- Claiborne County
- Grainger County
- Lee County
- Scott County
- Major Cities Served:
- Harrogate
- New Tazewell
- Tazewell
- Pennington Gap
- Sneedville
- Jonesville
- Dryden CDP
- Rose Hill CDP (Lee County)
- Keokee CDP
- Ewing CDP
Quick Facts About Powell Valley Electric Cooperative
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative is the 11th largest generator of electricity in Tennessee out of 84 suppliers, producing 66 megawatt hours.
Energy Loss
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
23,831MWh
672 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
211.78 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
4.6 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Powell Valley Electric Cooperative.
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Powell Valley Electric Cooperative Coverage Map

Powell Valley Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24,567 | 58,339,686.64 | 47 | 75.62% |
| Virginia | 8,519 | 15,753,305.13 | 29 | 24.38% |
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne County | 31,958 | 2 | 12.78 | $149.74/mo |
| Grainger County | 23,377 | 3 | 12.90 | $155.03/mo |
| Hancock County | 6,695 | 1 | 12.04 | $138.89/mo |
| Hawkins County | 56,803 | 3 | 13.21 | $170.63/mo |
| Lee County | 22,482 | 2 | 12.24 | $141.97/mo |
| Scott County | 21,576 | 3 | 16.33 | $178.08/mo |
| Union County | 19,597 | 4 | 12.72 | $145.84/mo |
Cities Powell Valley Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
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Powell Valley Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the phone number for Powell Valley Electric Cooperative?
You can reach Powell Valley Electric Cooperative by phone via (423) 626-5204.
Who is the CEO of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative?
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative's CEO is Randell Meyers.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Powell Valley Electric Cooperative customers?
The average BUNDLED price of electricity for consumers of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative is 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Powell Valley Electric Cooperative power be restored?
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative's outages last, on average, approximately 211.77800000000002 minutes per outage.
What is the average bundled bill for Powell Valley Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $141.20, compared to the US of $143.38 for bundled service.
What percentage of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Powell Valley Electric Cooperative produce 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
What percentage of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative's electricity is generated from renewable fuel sources?
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative produces 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
How many states does Powell Valley Electric Cooperative offer service in?
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative supplies electricity to customers in 2 states throughout the US.
How many counties does Powell Valley Electric Cooperative offer service in?
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative provides electricity to customers in 7 counties.
What cities does Powell Valley Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative has customers in 7 cities.