Rutherford County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Rutherford County, TN is $151.27
- The average electricity rate in Rutherford County, TN is 11.98¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Rutherford County, TN
The average residential electric bill in Rutherford County, TN is $151.27 per month. Rutherford County, TN is the 25th most expensive county in Tennessee for electricity.
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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 168th highest consumer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the United States with 5,303,112.92 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 4,911.85 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Over the course of the past year, there has been a 0.67% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in Rutherford County.
Rutherford County generates 37,355 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 652nd in the US out of 3221 counties for natural gas production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,303,113 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.71 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
37,355 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
37,355 MWh
Production per Capita
0.1 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,771,304,823 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,911.85 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Murfreesboro
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Murfreesboro Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13¢ per kWh
- 7.27% higher than last month
- 7.27% higher than November last year
- 5.63% lower than the Tennessee average
- 23.69% lower than the US average
- 48th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 61 since November last year
- 5,631st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,047 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 168 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.78¢ per kWh
- 0.63% higher than last month
- 3.68% higher than November last year
- 6.1% lower than the Tennessee average
- 28.55% lower than the US average
- 27th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
- 3,288th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 143 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$115.07 per month
- 10.49% lower than last month
- 0.6% lower than November last year
- 1.03% higher than the Tennessee average
- 2.68% lower than the US average
- 128th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 92 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 141 since November last year
- 14,494th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6,206 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,208 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$148.43 per month
- 0.04% lower than last month
- 7.75% higher than November last year
- 0.5% higher than the Tennessee average
- 4.35% higher than the US average
- 149th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 30 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 80 since November last year
- 18,410th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 163 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,928 since November last year
Murfreesboro, TN Electricity Overview
Murfreesboro averages a residential electricity price of 11.78 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 7.07% less than Tennessee's average rate of 12.68 cents and 28.98% below the US average of 16.59 cents. The city is ranked 14th in Tennessee in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 37,355 megawatt hours generated. Power plants in the city generate, on average, 0.23 megawatt hours per person from non-renewable fuel types, which ranks it 6th out of 505 cities in the state.
Emitting 798,925,081.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Murfreesboro ranks 5th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. Averaging 4,919.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 6th highest in the state for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Murfreesboro's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Murfreesboro is home to one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric | BUNDLED | 11.83 | 150.31 | 4,641,860 | 549,195,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Murfreesboro, Tennessee include: 37128, 37167, 37129, 37130, 37127, 37153, 37132
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Smyrna, TN Electricity Overview
Smyrna averages a residential electricity price of 11.81 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 6.90% less than Tennessee's average rate of 12.68 cents and 28.85% below the US average of 16.59 cents. With an estimated 5,479 total residential customers, Middle Tennessee Electric is the largest provider in the city. The city has an average of 1.36 electrical outages per consumer each year. These outages are an average of 97.41 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Emitting 257,060,044.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Smyrna ranks 12th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,905.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 159th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 770,587.3 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Smyrna
Smyrna residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Smyrna, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric | BUNDLED | 11.83 | 150.31 | 4,641,860 | 549,195,000 | |
| Nashville Electric Service | BUNDLED | 13.54 | 138.05 | 5,087,623 | 688,854,000 |
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 12.93 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 1.99% more than Tennessee's average rate of 12.68 cents and 22.06% below the US average of 16.59 cents. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $140.38 per month, while the state average is $151.62. The city has an average of 1.36 electrical outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 97.41 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Emitting 187,037,047.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions, La Vergne ranks 20th worst out of 505 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,905.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 159th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 560,679.79 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Vergne
La Vergne residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in La Vergne, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric | BUNDLED | 11.83 | 150.31 | 4,641,860 | 549,195,000 | |
| Nashville Electric Service | BUNDLED | 13.54 | 138.05 | 5,087,623 | 688,854,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in La Vergne, Tennessee include: 37167, 37086, 37135
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Rutherford County, Tennessee Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Rutherford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MTSU Power Co-Gen PlantMiddle Tennessee State University (100.00%) | Murfreesboro | TN | Natural Gas | 37,355 | 10 | 14,701,811.74 | 11 | 393.57 | 5 |
Rutherford County, Tennessee Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 184th worst ranked county in the United States, Rutherford County emits 1,771,304,823.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 4,911.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 1298th 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 | 98,643 |
| 2 | Nashville Electric Service | 13,108 |
| 3 | Duck River Electric | 612 |
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.
