Benton County, TN: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Benton County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Benton County, TN is $170.95
  • The average electricity rate in Benton County, TN is 14.38¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Benton County, TN

The average residential electric bill in Benton County, TN is $170.95 per month. Benton County, TN is the 62nd most expensive county in Tennessee for electricity.

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Benton County, Tennessee Electricity Overview

Within the last year, Benton County had a 9.88% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.

As the 1630th highest generator of electricity in the US out of 3221 counties, Benton County produces 38,974 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

Benton County is home to 15,872 citizens and its power generating plants produce 38,974 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 2.46 megawatt hours per capita.

Over 100.00% of Benton County's electricity production comes from renewable sources, putting Benton County at 28th in the state for total renewable electricity generation.

Benton County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 2.46 megawatt hours per citizen a year.

Benton County has the 1862nd highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3221 counties in the United States, releasing 85,294,127.1 kilograms of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    233,407 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    38,974 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    38,974 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.46 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    85,294,127 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,373.87 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Camden

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Camden Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

15.87¢ per kWh

  • 7.38% higher than last month
  • 11.69% higher than November last year
  • 15.23% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 6.82% lower than the US average
  • 500th in the state out of 505 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 15,698th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,303 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,201 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.52¢ per kWh

  • 0.96% higher than last month
  • 6.42% higher than November last year
  • 15.68% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 11.98% lower than the US average
  • 499th in the state out of 505 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since November last year
  • 12,864th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 178 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,008 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$133.13 per month

  • 4.51% lower than last month
  • 16.1% higher than November last year
  • 16.89% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 12.59% higher than the US average
  • 365th in the state out of 505 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 149 since November last year
  • 22,245th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,886 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,962 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$168.7 per month

  • 0.92% higher than last month
  • 21.49% higher than November last year
  • 14.22% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 18.6% higher than the US average
  • 362nd in the state out of 505 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 108 since November last year
  • 25,962nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 197 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,867 since November last year

Camden, TN Electricity Overview

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On average, Camden's residents spend 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 14.48% more than the average Tennessee price of 12.68 cents and 12.51% lower than the national average of 16.59 cents. With an estimated 122 residential customers, Benton County Electric System is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $168.7 per month, while the Tennessee average is $151.62. Customers in the city pay 11.26% more compared to the rest of the state.

Emitting 17,885,935.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Camden ranks 145th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,905.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Camden has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Camden

Camden residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.116/kWh$225.71/mo.$105.40/mo.
499th14.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Camden
362nd$168.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Camden Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Camden, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Benton County Electric SystemBUNDLED14.31169.3112,526.1916,102,210.88

Big Sandy, TN Electricity Overview

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On average, Big Sandy's residents spend 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 14.48% more than the average Tennessee price of 12.68 cents and 12.51% lower than the national average of 16.59 cents. Benton County Electric System sells an estimated 276.46 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $168.7 per month.

Emitting 2,124,138.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Big Sandy ranks 396th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,905.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Big Sandy has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Big Sandy

Big Sandy residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.116/kWh$225.71/mo.$105.40/mo.
499th14.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Big Sandy
362nd$168.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Big Sandy Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Big Sandy, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Benton County Electric SystemBUNDLED14.31169.3112,526.1916,102,210.88

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Holladay CDP, TN Electricity Overview

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On average, Holladay CDP's residents spend 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 14.48% more than the average Tennessee price of 12.68 cents and 12.51% lower than the national average of 16.59 cents. Benton County Electric System sells an estimated 647.96 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $168.7 per month.

Emitting 524,902.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Holladay CDP ranks 477th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,905.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Holladay CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Holladay CDP

Holladay CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.116/kWh$225.71/mo.$105.40/mo.
499th14.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Holladay CDP
362nd$168.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Holladay CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Holladay CDP, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Benton County Electric SystemBUNDLED14.31169.3112,526.1916,102,210.88

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Benton County, Tennessee Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Benton County, Tennessee

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
West CamdenWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Benton County TN Landfill Gas 38,974120,433,257.331524.282

Benton County, Tennessee Production Fuel Makeup

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 1862nd worst ranked county in the US, Benton County emits 85,294,127.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 1236th highest in pollution per capita, averaging 5,373.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county is home to one electricity generation plant. Benton County's fuel of choice is Landfill Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.

Benton County, Tennessee Net Metering

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Energy Loss

The single company in Benton County who reports energy loss statistics reported an annual loss of 5.14%. The United States average for energy loss is 2.43% and the state average is 2.01%, resulting in a rank of 2160th best in the US and a state rank of 95th best out of 3221 and 95 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Benton County, Tennessee

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Benton County, Tennessee?

By total customer count, Benton County Electric System is the largest electricity supplier in Benton County, Tennessee.

How many power plants are in Benton County, Tennessee?

Benton County, Tennessee is home to one power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Benton County, Tennessee?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Benton County Electric System9,280

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Published: 2025-05-01