Knox County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Knox County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
Knox County is the 4th worst pollution level from electricity consumption in the state, emitting 2,066,321,681.73 kilograms of CO2 gases.
As the 1548th largest generator of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties, Knox County generates 33,399.9 megawatt hours of electricity.
Residents of Knox County pay around 3.25% less than the $138.02 nationwide average monthly residential electricity expense.
Knox County has emissions of 4,177.98 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1833rd highest polluting county in the nation by per capita emissions.
Residents of Knox County are paying, on average, 24.51% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average rate, at 12.17 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Unfortunately, in the previous year, there has been a 4.87% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuels in the county.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,012,278 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
33,400 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
33,400 MWh
Production per Capita
0.07 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,066,321,682 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,177.98 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Knoxville
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Knoxville Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.34¢ per kWh
- 7.49% higher than last month
- 6.96% higher than April last year
- 4.57% higher than the Tennessee average
- 21.09% lower than the US average
- 390th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 343 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since April last year
- 7,273rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,718 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 773 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.3¢ per kWh
- 0.59% higher than last month
- 2.39% lower than April last year
- 0.03% lower than the Tennessee average
- 23.7% lower than the US average
- 200th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since April last year
- 5,422nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 39 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,457 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$109.92 per month
- 7.87% lower than last month
- 0.2% lower than April last year
- 5.11% lower than the Tennessee average
- 2.51% lower than the US average
- 108th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 66 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 49 since April last year
- 16,927th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 79 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,499 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$131.85 per month
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 4.92% lower than April last year
- 7.3% lower than the Tennessee average
- 3.11% lower than the US average
- 62nd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 14,253rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 30 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,886 since April last year
Knoxville, TN Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Knoxville home have an average residential electricity rate of 12.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.03% lower than the average Tennessee rate of 12.30 cents and 23.70% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. Knoxville produces 1.20% of the electricity consumed in the city and must import power from nearby cities and counties or rural area power generation facilities. Customers in the city deal with 1.31 power outages per year, with outages lasting around 103.2 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Approximately 4,176.52 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 491st worst polluter in the state out of 505 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 818,059,506.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Knoxville. Knoxville has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Knoxville
Knoxville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Knoxville, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 12.24 | 131.39 | 2,456,927 | 300,794,000 | |
| Lenoir City Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 11.81 | 140.8 | 868,780 | 102,607,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Knoxville, Tennessee include: 37918, 37920, 37922, 37923, 37919, 37931, 37849, 37921, 37934, 37917, 37912 and 8 other zip code(s).
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Farragut, TN Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Farragut home have an average residential electricity rate of 11.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.61% lower than the average Tennessee rate of 12.30 cents and 26.44% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Lenoir City Utilities Board.
Approximately 4,178.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 13th worst polluter in the state out of 505 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 97,737,069.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Farragut
Farragut residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Farragut, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir City Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 11.81 | 140.8 | 868,780 | 102,607,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Farragut, Tennessee include: 37922, 37934, 37932, 37772
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Powell CDP, TN Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Powell CDP home have an average residential electricity rate of 12.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.17% higher than the average Tennessee rate of 12.30 cents and 23.55% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in Powell CDP deal with 1.31 power outages each year with outages lasting an average of 103.2 minutes. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Powell CDP average is 4.83% less at $131.36 per month.
Approximately 4,178.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 292nd worst polluter in the state out of 505 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 57,899,225.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Powell CDP
Powell CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Powell CDP, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 12.24 | 131.39 | 2,456,927 | 300,794,000 |
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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 | 33,399.9 | 9,370,449.06 | 280.55 |
Knox County, Tennessee Details
Approximately 4,177.98 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 1833rd worst in the nation. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 2,066,321,681.73 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 | 127,477 |
| 2 | Lenoir City Utilities Board | 38,614 |
| 3 | Clinton Utilities Board | 876 |
How many power plants are in Knox County, Tennessee?
There is one electricity plant in Knox County, Tennessee
