Smith County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Smith County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 12.35 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Smith County benefit from a 23.38% discount from the national average rate.
With 19,820 citizens living within the county and 280,706 megawatt hours produced per year, Smith County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 14.16 megawatt hours. The city is 12 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
Smith County produces 280,706 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. This ranks Smith County 13th in the state out of 95 counties for total renewable electricity generation.
The largest provider in Smith County by megawatt hours sold is Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation.
With a population of 19,820 residents, Smith County is the 1897th largest county by population in the country.
With total generation of 280,706 megawatt hours, Smith County is ranked 20th largest generator of electricity of all 95 counties in Tennessee for total production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
281,016 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
280,706 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
280,706 MWh
Production per Capita
14.16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
91,454 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4.61 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Carthage
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Carthage Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.8¢ per kWh
- 3.96% lower than last month
- 8.49% higher than April last year
- 0.28% higher than the Tennessee average
- 24.33% lower than the US average
- 243rd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 54 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 53 since April last year
- 5,604th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,010 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 390 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.48¢ per kWh
- 0.67% higher than last month
- 1.74% lower than April last year
- 1.41% higher than the Tennessee average
- 22.6% lower than the US average
- 264th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since April last year
- 5,821st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 143 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,644 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$122.72 per month
- 13.31% lower than last month
- 3.36% higher than April last year
- 5.95% higher than the Tennessee average
- 8.85% higher than the US average
- 329th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 23,803rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,286 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,510 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$143.09 per month
- 0.23% higher than last month
- 4.21% lower than April last year
- 0.6% higher than the Tennessee average
- 5.15% higher than the US average
- 203rd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 19,005th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 139 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 938 since April last year
Carthage, TN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Carthage is around 12.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.41% more than the state's average price of 12.30 cents. This ranks the city 264th out of 505 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation sells an estimated 2,120.47 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Carthage averages 4,178.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 13th highest in the state out of 505 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 10,568,541.47 kilograms, the city ranks 179th worst in Tennessee for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 35,857.22 megawatt hours of electricity used in Carthage must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carthage
Carthage residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Carthage, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 143.13 | 622,377 | 77,058,000 |
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South Carthage, TN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for South Carthage is around 12.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.41% more than the state's average price of 12.30 cents. This ranks the city 264th out of 505 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation sells an estimated 1,929.9 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. South Carthage averages 4,178.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 292nd highest in the state out of 505 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 7,141,809.95 kilograms, the city ranks 235th worst in Tennessee for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 24,230.92 megawatt hours of electricity used in South Carthage must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Carthage
South Carthage residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Carthage, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 143.13 | 622,377 | 77,058,000 |
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Gordonsville, TN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Gordonsville is around 12.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.41% more than the state's average price of 12.30 cents. This ranks the city 264th out of 505 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation sells an estimated 5,226.58 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Gordonsville averages 4,178.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 292nd highest in the state out of 505 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 6,347,811.19 kilograms, the city ranks 254th worst in Tennessee for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 21,537.02 megawatt hours of electricity used in Gordonsville must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gordonsville
Gordonsville residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gordonsville, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 143.13 | 622,377 | 77,058,000 |
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Electricity Production in Smith County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Smith County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cordell HullUS Army Corps of Engineers (100.00%) | Smith County | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 280,706 |
Smith County, Tennessee Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Smith County averages 4.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 2915th worst in the United States out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 91,454.4 kilograms, the county ranks 92nd highest in Tennessee for total pollution from electricity use. Around 100.00% of Smith County's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Smith County has one power generation plant within its borders.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Smith County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation | 12,277 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee Electric | 1,707 |
How many power plants are within Smith County, Tennessee?
Smith County, Tennessee has one active power plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Smith County, Tennessee?
By total megawatt hours sold, Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is the largest electricity company in Smith County, Tennessee.
How many electric companies offer service in Smith County, Tennessee?
Smith County, Tennessee is home to 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
