Putnam County, TN: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Putnam County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Putnam County, TN is $151.94
  • The average electricity rate in Putnam County, TN is 12.79¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Putnam County, TN

The average residential electric bill in Putnam County, TN is $151.94 per month. Putnam County, TN is the 31st most expensive county in Tennessee for electricity.

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Putnam County, Tennessee Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Putnam County is Cookeville Electric.

The average monthly residential electric bill in Putnam County totals $151.94. In contrast, the national average bill is $144.57.

At an average residential rate of 12.79 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.57 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Putnam County enjoy a 22.78% discount from the nationwide average.

Putnam County is the 721st most populated county in the US.

Residents of Putnam County use enough electricity to emit 4,882.33 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 14th highest amount of pollution from electricity use for a county in Tennessee.

No electricity generation takes place in Putnam County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,205,722 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.64 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    402,216,496 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,882.33 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cookeville

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Cookeville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

13.74¢ per kWh

  • 6.7% higher than last month
  • 11.71% higher than November last year
  • 0.27% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 19.36% lower than the US average
  • 197th in the state out of 505 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 49 since November last year
  • 8,281st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,101 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,304 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.4¢ per kWh

  • 0.98% higher than last month
  • 4.82% higher than November last year
  • 1.16% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 24.79% lower than the US average
  • 151st in the state out of 505 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since November last year
  • 4,783rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 176 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 239 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$107.07 per month

  • 3.97% lower than last month
  • 6.75% higher than November last year
  • 5.99% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 9.45% lower than the US average
  • 50th in the state out of 505 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 35 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since November last year
  • 11,406th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 886 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,221 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$135.24 per month

  • 0.42% higher than last month
  • 14.21% higher than November last year
  • 8.43% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 4.92% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 505 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since November last year
  • 14,061st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 413 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,197 since November last year

Cookeville, TN Electricity Overview

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Cookeville's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.40 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 25.13% less than the average national electricity price of 16.57 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Cookeville Electric. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $135.24 per month, while the nationwide average is $144.57.

Releasing 166,331,378.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Cookeville ranks 24th highest out of 505 cities in Tennessee for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 4,882.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 365th worst in Tennessee for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cookeville

Cookeville residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.097/kWh$182.28/mo.$88.92/mo.
151st12.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cookeville
10th$135.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cookeville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cookeville, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Cookeville ElectricBUNDLED11.87125.24180,712.7821,459,611.06
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED12.87152.51644,78682,993,000

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Algood, TN Electricity Overview

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Algood's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 22.59% less than the average national rate of 16.57 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation.

Releasing 19,260,810.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Algood ranks 134th highest out of 505 cities in Tennessee for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 4,882.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 365th worst in Tennessee for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Algood

Algood residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.099/kWh$219.26/mo.$97.37/mo.
270th12.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Algood
175th$148.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Algood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Algood, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED12.87152.51644,78682,993,000

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Monterey, TN Electricity Overview

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Monterey's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 26.52% less than the average national electricity price of 16.57 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 5.15 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 429.5 minutes per outage. The US averages for these two data points are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes a outage. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $142.74 per month, while the US average is $144.57. Patrons in Monterey have a 4.88% markdown compared to other residents of the United States.

Releasing 13,406,891.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Monterey ranks 167th highest out of 505 cities in Tennessee for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 4,882.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 365th worst in Tennessee for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monterey

Monterey residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.103/kWh$223.88/mo.$91.06/mo.
96th12.17¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Monterey
118th$142.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Monterey Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Monterey, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Volunteer Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.28146.851,492,072183,269,000

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Putnam County, Tennessee Details

Energy Loss

Putnam County has 4 providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these suppliers is 3.86%. The US average is 2.43%, meaning Putnam County ranks 1087th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Putnam County:

  • Algood, Tennessee:
    • Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation: 100.00%
  • Baxter, Tennessee:
    • Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation: 100.00%
  • Cookeville, Tennessee:
    • Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation: 42.10%
    • Cookeville Electric: 57.90%
  • Monterey, Tennessee:
    • Volunteer Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers offering service in Putnam County, Tennessee.

Which electricity companies offer service in Putnam County, Tennessee?

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

The largest electricity supplier in Putnam County, Tennessee by total customer count is Cookeville Electric.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-04-18