Sweetwater Utilities
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About Sweetwater Utilities
Sweetwater Utilities is a municipally owned entity. The largest county served by Sweetwater Utilities is Loudon County, but the company also operates in in 4 counties in the state of Tennessee. At the moment, 9,283 consumers receive their electricity from the company. These customers are a mix of 4 industrial properties, 2,158 commercial customers and 7,121 residential customer accounts. The average residential electricity rate for consumers of Sweetwater Utilities is roughly 12.35 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 21.51% less than the national average price of 15.73 cents, which ranks the provider 832nd best for average electricity rate out of 2885 suppliers in the United States. In 2023 they sold 239,769 megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). The electricity sourced by the company is made up of primarily wholesale purchased megawatt hours, with 247,238 megawatt hours acquired by the company. In 2023, the supplier had revenue of $26,840,000 from retail electricity sales to end users.
The national average monthly residential power bill is $139.34, while the Sweetwater Utilities average is 24.84% more at $173.95 per month. Sweetwater Utilities is the 2503rd ranked provider in the country for average monthly bill amount. The company currently does not generate their own electricity. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices and then resell it at a higher rate to end customers.
Sweetwater Utilities recently reported an annual loss of about 3.02% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity production industry and companies must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. The state average for energy loss is 2.01% and the United States average is 2.43%. This gives Sweetwater Utilities a ranking of 38th best out of 84 electricity suppliers in the state and 538th best out of 3530 suppliers in the US.
Sweetwater Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Sweetwater Utilities residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Sweetwater Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:400 Hi-Way 322 East
Sweetwater, Tenneessee 37874
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Eric Hicks
Sweetwater Utilities Contact
- Website:www.sweetwaterutilities.com
- Customer Service Phone:(423) 337-5081
Sweetwater Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.sweetwaterutilities.com
- States Served:
- Tennessee
- Counties Served:
- Loudon County
- Roane County
- McMinn County
- Monroe County
- Major Cities Served:
- Sweetwater
- Philadelphia
Energy Loss
Sweetwater Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
7,469MWh
538 National Rank
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Sweetwater Utilities Coverage Map

Sweetwater Utilities State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tennessee | 9,281 | 29,333,490.37 | 68 | 100% |
Sweetwater Utilities County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
Loudon County | 54,349 | 4 | 12.23 | $162.46/mo |
McMinn County | 53,065 | 3 | 12.15 | $146.89/mo |
Monroe County | 46,041 | 4 | 12.74 | $181.97/mo |
Roane County | 53,313 | 5 | 13.27 | $164.52/mo |
Cities Sweetwater Utilities Has Coverage
- Philadelphia, TN
- Sweetwater, TN
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Sweetwater Utilities FAQ:
What cities does Sweetwater Utilities supply electricity to?
Sweetwater Utilities provides electricity to 2 cities.
What is the average bundled bill for Sweetwater Utilities customers each month?
Consumers of Sweetwater Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $173.95.
Who is the CEO of Sweetwater Utilities?
Eric Hicks is the current CEO of Sweetwater Utilities.
How many counties does Sweetwater Utilities supply electricity in?
Sweetwater Utilities offers service to customers in 4 counties.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Sweetwater Utilities customers?
Sweetwater Utilities' current average bundled electricity rate is 12.35 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 12.56 cents and the average United States rate of 15.73 cents.
What is the phone number for Sweetwater Utilities?
The Sweetwater Utilities phone number is (423) 337-5081.