Polk County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Polk County, TN is $155.59
- The average electricity rate in Polk County, TN is 13.46¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Polk County, TN
The average residential electric bill in Polk County, TN is $155.59 per month. Polk County, TN is the 37th most expensive county in Tennessee for electricity.
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Polk County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Polk County totals $155.59. In contrast, the US average bill is $143.38.
Polk County has had a 11.29% drop within the last year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.
Polk County generates 291,923 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities in the last year, which gives them a rank of 144th highest in the US out of 3221 counties for total hydroelectric generation.
On average, Polk County residents are accountable for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the nationwide average pollution per person is 4,126.09.
As the 1124th largest generator of electricity of all 3221 counties in the US, Polk County produces 291,923 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Customers in Polk County experience an average of 5.15 electrical outages a year, with an average of 429.5 minutes per outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
255,551 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.6 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
291,923 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
291,923 MWh
Production per Capita
16.68 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Benton
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Rates and Production Categories
Benton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.09¢ per kWh
- 3.81% higher than last month
- 10.59% higher than November last year
- 4.94% lower than the Tennessee average
- 23.14% lower than the US average
- 87th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 44 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since November last year
- 5,886th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,292 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,204 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.17¢ per kWh
- 0.87% higher than last month
- 3.06% higher than November last year
- 2.99% lower than the Tennessee average
- 26.18% lower than the US average
- 96th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 34 since November last year
- 4,213th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 48 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 290 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$117.63 per month
- 4.23% higher than last month
- 2.53% higher than November last year
- 3.28% higher than the Tennessee average
- 0.51% lower than the US average
- 172nd in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 128 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 69 since November last year
- 16,330th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,244 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$142.74 per month
- 0.17% higher than last month
- 6.72% higher than November last year
- 3.35% lower than the Tennessee average
- 0.35% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 47 since November last year
- 16,767th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,865 since November last year
Benton, TN Electricity Overview
Residents of Benton are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.91% less than the state's average rate of 12.54 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.38, while the Benton average is 0.44% less at $142.74 per month. The city has an average of 5.15 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 429.5 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
For every person in the city there are 4,634.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 379th worst in Tennessee out of 505 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 6,655,104.32 kilograms, which is the 261st highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton
Benton residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benton, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.09 | 142.71 | 1,470,192 | 177,784,000 |
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Delano CDP, TN Electricity Overview
Residents of Delano CDP are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.91% less than the state's average rate of 12.54 cents. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $142.74. This is 0.44% lower than the nationwide average of $143.38. Customers in the city have 5.15 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 429.5 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
For every person in the city there are 4,634.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 37th worst in Tennessee out of 505 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,485,124.27 kilograms, which is the 336th highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Delano CDP
Delano CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Delano CDP, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.09 | 142.71 | 1,470,192 | 177,784,000 |
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Ducktown, TN Electricity Overview
Residents of Ducktown are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.44% more than the average state rate of 12.54 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.38, while the Ducktown average is 14.25% higher at $163.81 per month. Selling an estimated 499.32 megawatt hours a year, Tri-State EMC is the largest provider in the city.
For every person in the city there are 4,634.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 37th worst in Tennessee out of 505 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,465,540.04 kilograms, which is the 373rd highest total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ducktown
Ducktown residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ducktown, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-State EMC | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 163.66 | 35,256.72 | 5,137,457.77 |
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Electricity Production in Polk County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Polk County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 141,416 | 16 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Polk County | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 80,710 | 22 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Polk County | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 69,797 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
Polk County, Tennessee Details
For every person in the county there are 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Total emissions in the county are 0 kilograms, which is the 92nd worst total amount of pollution for a county in the state. About 100.00% of electricity in Polk County comes from production using Conventional Hydroelectric. Polk County has 3 power generation plants in the county. This is the 884th most power plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Polk County:
- Benton, Tennessee:
- Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Copperhill, Tennessee:
- Tri-State EMC: 100.00%
- Ducktown, Tennessee:
- Tri-State EMC: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Polk County, Tennessee?
By total customer count, Volunteer Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Polk County, Tennessee.
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Tennessee?
There are 2 electricity suppliers operating in Polk County, Tennessee.
How many power plants are located in Polk County, Tennessee?
There are 3 active electricity plants located in Polk County, Tennessee
What electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volunteer Electric Cooperative | 7,765 |
| 2 | Tri-State EMC | 3,217 |
