Electric Rates & Providers in McMinn County, TN

McMinn County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics

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McMinn County, Tennessee Electricity Overview

While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, McMinn County's average is 26.51% below that at 11.77 cents per kilowatt hour.

McMinn County produces 0.11 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes McMinn County the 31st highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in Tennessee out of 95 counties.

When calculating by customer count, Athens Utilities Board is the largest provider in McMinn County.

Over 22.51% of McMinn County's electricity generation comes from renewable sources, ranking McMinn County at 33rd in the state for total renewable electricity generation.

On average, McMinn County citizens are responsible for 4,082.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the Tennessee average emissions per person is 4,274.07.

The use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation has declined by 98.06% in McMinn County during the course of the past 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    744,012 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.02 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    25,045 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,639 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    19,407 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.47 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    216,646,549 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,082.66 kg

Athens, TN Electricity Overview

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Athens has an average residential electricity rate of 11.65 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.27 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Athens average is 2.46% lower at $133.84 per month. With an estimated 1,898 total residential customers, Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Athens averages 4,071.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 56,846,023.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 42nd highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Athens has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Athens

Athens residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.103/kWh$214.01/mo.$91.06/mo.
74th11.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Athens
120th$133.84Average residential monthly electricity bill for Athens Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Athens, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Athens Utilities BoardBUNDLED11.59134.14157,47718,246,000
Volunteer Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.81133.691,394,011164,693,000

Etowah, TN Electricity Overview

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Etowah has an average residential electricity rate of 11.78 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.27 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Etowah average is 2.94% lower at $133.17 per month. With an estimated 111 total residential customers, Volunteer Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Etowah averages 4,071.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 14,544,373.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 147th highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Etowah has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Etowah

Etowah residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.103/kWh$214.01/mo.$91.06/mo.
82nd11.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Etowah
103rd$133.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Etowah Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Etowah, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Athens Utilities BoardBUNDLED11.59134.14157,47718,246,000
Volunteer Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.81133.691,394,011164,693,000

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Englewood, TN Electricity Overview

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Englewood has an average residential electricity rate of 11.59 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.27 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Englewood average is 2.24% lower at $134.14 per month. With an estimated 329 total residential customers, Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Englewood averages 4,071.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 7,093,028.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 232nd highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Englewood has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Englewood

Englewood residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.116/kWh$0.101/kWh$134.14/mo.$114.71/mo.
58th11.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Englewood
122nd$134.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Englewood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Englewood, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Athens Utilities BoardBUNDLED11.59134.14157,47718,246,000

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Electricity Production in McMinn County, Tennessee

Power Plants in McMinn County, Tennessee

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Bowater Newsprint Calhoun OperationResolute Forest Products (100.00%)
McMinn County TN Natural Gas 25,045.47,851,348.32313.48

McMinn County, Tennessee Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, McMinn County citizens emit 4,082.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 14th worst polluting county out of 95 counties in Tennessee and 1802nd out of 3230 counties nationally. This equals a total pollution amount of 216,646,549.47 kilograms. Natural Gas makes up 77.49% of the fuel used for electricity production in McMinn County. Black Liquour and Wood/Wood Waste Solids are the second and third most often used fuels for electricity generation. Black Liquour is used to make 22.33% of electricity generation and Wood/Wood Waste Solids accounts for 0.18% of total production in the county. McMinn County is home to one electricity producing plant.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
77.49%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
22.33%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
0.18%

Energy Loss

The county has 3 providers who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 4.84%. With a state average energy loss of 2.75%, McMinn County is the 18th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in McMinn County:

  • Athens, Tennessee:
    • Athens Utilities Board: 71.08%
    • Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 28.92%
  • Calhoun, Tennessee:
    • Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Englewood, Tennessee:
    • Athens Utilities Board: 100.00%
  • Etowah, Tennessee:
    • Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 92.88%
    • Athens Utilities Board: 7.12%
  • Niota, Tennessee:
    • Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 19.52%
    • Athens Utilities Board: 80.48%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in McMinn County, Tennessee?

By total megawatt hours sold, Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity company in McMinn County, Tennessee.

How many power plants are located within McMinn County, Tennessee?

There is one active electricity plant located in McMinn County, Tennessee

How many electric companies offer service in McMinn County, Tennessee?

There are 3 electricity companies serving consumers in McMinn County, Tennessee.

Which electricity companies offer service in McMinn County, Tennessee?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Athens Utilities Board13,765
2Volunteer Electric Cooperative13,092
3Sweetwater Utilities3,189

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-12-06