Rutherford County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rutherford County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
Rutherford County generates 0.1 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 16th highest county in Tennessee for non-renewable production per capita.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Rutherford County is Middle Tennessee Electric.
Rutherford County is ranked as the 169th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States with 5,113,007.72 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.
Rutherford County is ranked 13th out of 95 for highest polluting county in the state based on pollution per capita. The county emits 4,188.96 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Over the course of the past year, there has been a 4.61% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in Rutherford County.
Rutherford County generates 36,556 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 611th in the US out of 3230 counties for natural gas production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,113,008 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
36,556 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
36,556 MWh
Production per Capita
0.1 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,510,618,200 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,188.96 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Murfreesboro
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Murfreesboro Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.1¢ per kWh
- 3.83% lower than last month
- 8.81% higher than April last year
- 5.16% lower than the Tennessee average
- 28.44% lower than the US average
- 74th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 4,160th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,788 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 159 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.54¢ per kWh
- 0.71% higher than last month
- 1.08% lower than April last year
- 6.23% lower than the Tennessee average
- 28.44% lower than the US average
- 42nd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
- 3,250th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 44 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 806 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$115.49 per month
- 14.26% lower than last month
- 6.51% higher than April last year
- 0.3% lower than the Tennessee average
- 2.43% higher than the US average
- 163rd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 102 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since April last year
- 20,020th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,094 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,489 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$141.26 per month
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 4.77% lower than April last year
- 0.69% lower than the Tennessee average
- 3.81% higher than the US average
- 181st in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 18,213th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 168 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,084 since April last year
Murfreesboro, TN Electricity Overview
Murfreesboro averages a residential electricity price of 11.54 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 6.23% less than Tennessee's average rate of 12.30 cents and 28.44% below the US average of 16.12 cents. The city is ranked 13th in Tennessee in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 36,556 megawatt hours generated. Power plants in the city generate, on average, 0.23 megawatt hours per person from non-renewable fuel types, which ranks it 6th out of 505 cities in the state.
Emitting 682,281,076.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Murfreesboro ranks 5th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. Averaging 4,201.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 6th highest in the state for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Murfreesboro's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Murfreesboro is home to one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 141.28 | 4,411,367 | 505,616,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Murfreesboro, Tennessee include: 37128, 37167, 37129, 37130, 37127, 37153, 37132
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Smyrna, TN Electricity Overview
Smyrna averages a residential electricity price of 11.54 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 6.23% less than Tennessee's average rate of 12.30 cents and 28.44% below the US average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 5,371 total residential customers, Middle Tennessee Electric is the largest provider in the city. The city has an average of 1.15 electrical outages per consumer each year. These outages are an average of 61.23 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes an outage.
Emitting 218,980,680.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Smyrna ranks 12th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,178.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 292nd highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 742,963.4 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Smyrna
Smyrna residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Smyrna, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 141.28 | 4,411,367 | 505,616,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Smyrna, Tennessee include: 37167, 37129, 37086, 37135, 37014
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La Vergne, TN Electricity Overview
La Vergne averages a residential electricity price of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 6.39% more than Tennessee's average rate of 12.30 cents and 18.81% below the US average of 16.12 cents. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $135.03 per month, while the state average is $143.68. The city has an average of 1.33 electrical outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 85.6 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes an outage.
Emitting 159,330,478.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, La Vergne ranks 20th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,178.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 292nd highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 540,580.63 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Vergne
La Vergne residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in La Vergne, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 141.28 | 4,411,367 | 505,616,000 | |
| Nashville Electric Service | BUNDLED | 13.37 | 133.5 | 4,866,818 | 650,693,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in La Vergne, Tennessee include: 37167, 37086, 37135
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Electricity Production in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Rutherford County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MTSU Power Co-Gen PlantMiddle Tennessee State University (100.00%) | Murfreesboro | TN | Natural Gas | 36,556 | 14,387,219 | 393.57 |
Rutherford County, Tennessee Details
Coming in as the 221st worst ranked county in the United States, Rutherford County emits 1,510,618,199.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 4,188.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 1771st worst for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Rutherford County's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Rutherford County is home to one power generation plant.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Tennessee Electric | 96,680 |
| 2 | Nashville Electric Service | 15,072 |
| 3 | Duck River Electric | 551 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
The largest electricity supplier in Rutherford County, Tennessee by megawatt hours sold is Middle Tennessee Electric.
How many power plants are in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
Rutherford County, Tennessee has one electricity plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
Rutherford County, Tennessee has 3 electricity providers operating in the area.
