Volunteer Electric Cooperative
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About Volunteer Electric Cooperative
Volunteer Electric Cooperative is an electricity cooperative serving 16 cities in Tennessee. There are a total of 126,083 customers receiving service from the supplier. These customer accounts are made up of 81.85% residential properties, 18.14% commercial locations and 0.01% industrial accounts. Customers of Volunteer Electric Cooperative are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.76% below the average state price of 12.29 cents. In 2022 Volunteer Electric Cooperative had retail sales of 2,622,252 megawatt hours. The electricity they sourced consisted of megawatt hours purchased via wholesale channels. They purchased 2,800,338 megawatt hours on the wholesale market. In 2022, the supplier earned 97.55% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $140.79, while the Volunteer Electric Cooperative average is 3.44% higher at $136.14 per month. Volunteer Electric Cooperative is the 44th ranked supplier in the state for average monthly bill total. Electricity production is not part of the Volunteer Electric Cooperative business plan, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates to then be resold to their customers. The company's customers have an average of 4.09 power outages per customer a year. These outages last for an average of 402.5 minutes, while the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
All companies who generate electricity have some energy loss via heat dissipation or alternative causes. Volunteer Electric Cooperative is no different, as they average a yearly loss of approximately 6.29% of the total electricity they generate. This percentage of loss results in them receiving a ranking of 1142nd best out of 3526 suppliers who report energy loss in the country and 64th best out of 83 in Tennessee.
Volunteer Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Volunteer Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Volunteer Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:18359 Highway 58 North
Decatur, Tennessee 37322
United States of America - CEO:Rody Blevins
Volunteer Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.vec.org
- Customer Service Phone:(423) 334-1020
- Contact Page:www.vec.org
- Social Media:
Volunteer Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.vec.org
- Outage Map:ebill.vec.org
- Outage Phone:(800) 431-7908
- States Served:
- Tennessee
- Counties Served:
- Hamilton County
- Bradley County
- Putnam County
- Cumberland County
- Roane County
- Major Cities Served:
- Cleveland
- Athens
- Crossville
- Fairfield Glade CDP
- South Cleveland CDP
- Lake Tansi CDP
- Apison CDP
- Wildwood Lake CDP
- Etowah
- Sale Creek CDP
Energy Loss
Volunteer Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
176,219MWh
1142 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Volunteer Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
402.5 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
4.09 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
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Volunteer Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Volunteer Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 126,083 | 270,775,000 | 8 | 100% |
Volunteer Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe County | 14,863 | 3 | 12.62 | $145.06/mo |
| Bradley County | 110,616 | 3 | 11.90 | $135.84/mo |
| Cumberland County | 60,568 | 3 | 11.88 | $137.49/mo |
| Fentress County | 18,385 | 1 | 11.78 | $136.16/mo |
| Hamilton County | 374,682 | 3 | 12.06 | $132.66/mo |
| McMinn County | 53,065 | 3 | 11.77 | $136.86/mo |
| Meigs County | 12,622 | 1 | 11.78 | $136.16/mo |
| Morgan County | 21,158 | 5 | 13.17 | $133.03/mo |
| Overton County | 22,364 | 2 | 12.30 | $142.20/mo |
| Pickett County | 5,021 | 2 | 11.88 | $137.33/mo |
Cities Volunteer Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Allardt, TN
- Athens, TN
- Benton, TN
- Byrdstown, TN
- Calhoun, TN
- Charleston, TN
- Cleveland, TN
- Crab Orchard, TN
- Crossville, TN
- Decatur, TN
- Etowah, TN
- Jamestown, TN
- Monterey, TN
- Niota, TN
- Pleasant Hill, TN
- Spring City, TN
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Volunteer Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Volunteer Electric Cooperative customers?
Customers of Volunteer Electric Cooperative, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 11.82 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
Who is the CEO of Volunteer Electric Cooperative?
The current CEO of Volunteer Electric Cooperative is Rody Blevins.
What is the average bundled bill for Volunteer Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Customers of Volunteer Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $136.14.
How many counties does Volunteer Electric Cooperative supply electricity to?
There are 15 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Volunteer Electric Cooperative including Tennessee.
What cities does Volunteer Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Volunteer Electric Cooperative supplies to 16 cities.
When will Volunteer Electric Cooperative power be restored?
Average outage times for Volunteer Electric Cooperative are approximately 402.5 minutes per outage.
What is the phone number for Volunteer Electric Cooperative?
Volunteer Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (423) 334-1020
