Sullivan County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Sullivan County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
Sullivan County's ability to produce 269,897 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 14th highest hydroelectric energy generating county in Tennessee out of 95 counties.
Roughly 78.97% of Sullivan County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel types, making it the 450th highest ranked county in the nation out of 3221 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.
At an average residential price of 10.25 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Sullivan County enjoy a 29.13% discount from the US average rate.
During the course of the last 12 months, there has been a 7.39% decrease in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production in Sullivan County.
Residents of Sullivan County use enough electricity to release 4,466.17 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 1880th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in the United States.
Sullivan County generates 56.83% of their needed electricity and must import the additional 43.17% from other counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,344,012 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.82 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,332,089 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
280,192 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,051,897 MWh
Production per Capita
8.42 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
706,382,612 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,466.17 kg
Kingsport, TN Electricity Overview
Kingsport's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.00% below the average Tennessee rate of 11.72 cents, a welcome situation for citizens of the city. Electric production plants in Kingsport have had a 7.39% decline in the amount of non-renewable fuels used each year. Generation in Kingsport is 144.47% of the electricity demand of residents, which leads to the exportation and storage of excess production.
Coming in as the 11th worst ranked city out of 505 cities in Tennessee, Kingsport emits 266,864,654.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 4,813.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 4th highest in Tennessee for emissions per capita. Electricity producing plants in the city primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 54.83% (or 650,838.07 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Other fuel types used include Coal at 32.76% and Conventional Hydroelectric at 10.52%. There are 3 power producing plants in Kingsport, which is the highest number of plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingsport
Kingsport residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kingsport, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrightRidge | BUNDLED | 12.00 | 143.26 | 999,995 | 119,968,000 | |
| Kingsport Power | BUNDLED | 10.11 | 130.28 | 655,870 | 66,312,887 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kingsport, Tennessee include: 37660, 37664, 37659, 37857, 37617, 37663, 37665
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Bristol, TN Electricity Overview
Bristol's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.19 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.06% below the average Tennessee rate of 11.72 cents, a welcome situation for citizens of the city. Bristol TN Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Electricity consumption in Bristol has byproducts of 127,565,207.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 27th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,699.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 117th highest in Tennessee for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bristol
Bristol residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bristol, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol TN Electric | BUNDLED | 10.27 | 133.27 | 456,153 | 46,862,000 | |
| Kingsport Power | BUNDLED | 10.11 | 130.28 | 655,870 | 66,312,887 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bristol, Tennessee include: 37620, 37617, 37618
Bloomingdale CDP, TN Electricity Overview
Bloomingdale CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.75% below the average Tennessee rate of 11.72 cents, a welcome situation for citizens of the city. Kingsport Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Electricity consumption in Bloomingdale CDP has byproducts of 41,906,159.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 71st highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 4,699.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 117th highest in Tennessee for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bloomingdale CDP
Bloomingdale CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bloomingdale CDP, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport Power | BUNDLED | 10.11 | 130.28 | 655,870 | 66,312,887 |
Electricity Production in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Sullivan County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tennessee Eastman OperationsEastman Chemical Company (100.00%) | Kingsport | TN | Natural Gas | 1,062,192 | 385,531,991.36 | 362.96 | ||
South HolstonTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%) | Sullivan County | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 145,055 | ||||
Fort Patrick HenryTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%) | Kingsport | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 124,842 |
Sullivan County, Tennessee Details
Sullivan County is the 479th worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 706,382,611.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. Averaging 4,466.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1880th worst for emissions per capita. Over 48.86% of electricity in Sullivan County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Coal and Conventional Hydroelectric are the second and third most used fuels for electricity generation. Coal is used to make 388,864.46 megawatt hours (29.19%) of electricity production and Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 269,897 megawatt hours (20.26%) of total production in the county. Sullivan County has the 568th most power producing plants of any county in the nation, with 3 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Sullivan County:
- Bluff City, Tennessee:
- BrightRidge: 3.88%
- Bristol TN Electric: 44.56%
- Elizabethon Electric: 1.11%
- Kingsport Power: 50.45%
- Bristol, Tennessee:
- Kingsport Power: 50.55%
- Bristol TN Electric: 49.45%
- Kingsport, Tennessee:
- Kingsport Power: 50.44%
- BrightRidge: 4.67%
- Appalachian Power Company: 44.89%
- Watauga, Tennessee:
- BrightRidge: 2.86%
- Elizabethon Electric: 94.91%
- Kingsport Power: 2.23%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Sullivan County, Tennessee?
The largest electricity company in Sullivan County, Tennessee by total customer count is Bristol TN Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Sullivan County, Tennessee?
Sullivan County, Tennessee is home to 4 electricity companies offering service in the area.
How many power plants are within Sullivan County, Tennessee?
Sullivan County, Tennessee is home to 3 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Sullivan County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol TN Electric | 34,104 |
| 2 | Kingsport Power | 16,630 |
| 3 | BrightRidge | 8,934 |
| 4 | Elizabethon Electric | 1,034 |
