Knox County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Knox County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
Knox County emitted 2,249,580,033.4 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 147th worst polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation.
With total production of 29,322 megawatt hours, Knox County is the 1543rd highest generator of electricity in the nation out of 3221 counties.
Knox County uses non-renewable sources to generate 0.06 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 928th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita.
Knox County generates 0.41% of their required electricity and must import the remaining 99.59% from nearby counties.
Roughly 100.00% of Knox County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 16th highest county out of 95 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types.
During the past year, Knox County had a 8.23% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,098,460 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.82 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
29,322 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
29,322 MWh
Production per Capita
0.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,249,580,033 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,696.69 kg
Knoxville, TN Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Knoxville home have an average residential electricity rate of 11.39 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.85% lower than the average Tennessee rate of 11.72 cents and 21.24% lower than the national average of 14.46 cents. Knoxville residents consume 9640.58% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up the difference. The city is ranked 13th in the state in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 29,322 megawatt hours produced.
Approximately 4,693.13 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 496th worst polluter in the state out of 505 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 895,167,125.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Knoxville. Knoxville has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Knoxville
Knoxville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Knoxville, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 11.38 | 129.22 | 2,537,794 | 288,880,000 | |
| Lenoir City Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 11.49 | 146.52 | 896,839 | 103,051,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Knoxville, Tennessee include: 37918, 37920, 37922, 37923, 37919, 37931, 37849, 37921, 37934, 37917, 37912 and 8 other zip code(s).
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Farragut, TN Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Farragut home have an average residential electricity rate of 11.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.98% lower than the average Tennessee rate of 11.72 cents and 20.54% lower than the national average of 14.46 cents. Lenoir City Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $146.52 per month.
Approximately 4,699.05 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 117th worst polluter in the state out of 505 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 110,455,953.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Farragut
Farragut residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Farragut, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir City Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 11.49 | 146.52 | 896,839 | 103,051,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Farragut, Tennessee include: 37922, 37934, 37932, 37772
Powell CDP, TN Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Powell CDP home have an average residential electricity rate of 11.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.90% lower than the average Tennessee rate of 11.72 cents and 21.28% lower than the national average of 14.46 cents. Knoxville Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $129.22 per month, while the Tennessee average is $143.92. Patrons in the city have a 10.21% discount compared to the rest of the state.
Approximately 4,699.05 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 8th worst polluter in the state out of 505 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 64,856,337.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Powell CDP
Powell CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Powell CDP, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 11.38 | 129.22 | 2,537,794 | 288,880,000 |
Electricity Production in Knox County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Knox County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of Tennessee Steam PlantUniversity of Tennessee (100.00%) | Knoxville | TN | Natural Gas | 29,322 | 8,166,782.96 | 278.52 |
Knox County, Tennessee Details
Approximately 4,696.69 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 1729th worst in the nation. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 2,249,580,033.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has one power plant in the county. Knox County has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Natural Gas.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Knox County, Tennessee?
By total megawatt hours sold, Knoxville Utilities Board is the largest electricity provider in Knox County, Tennessee.
How many electric companies offer service in Knox County, Tennessee?
Knox County, Tennessee has 3 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Knox County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville Utilities Board | 124,591 |
| 2 | Lenoir City Utilities Board | 37,048 |
| 3 | Clinton Utilities Board | 864 |
How many power plants are in Knox County, Tennessee?
There is one electricity plant in Knox County, Tennessee
