McMinn County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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McMinn County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, McMinn County's average is 27.19% below that at 11.70 cents per kilowatt hour.
McMinn County produces 0.11 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes McMinn County the 32nd highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in Tennessee out of 95 counties.
When calculating by customer count, Athens Utilities Board is the largest provider in McMinn County.
Over 22.51% of McMinn County's electricity generation comes from renewable sources, ranking McMinn County at 34th in the state for total renewable electricity generation.
On average, McMinn County citizens are responsible for 4,233.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the Tennessee average emissions per person is 4,379.32.
The use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation has declined by 98.06% in McMinn County during the course of the past 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
753,309 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.2 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
25,045 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,639 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
19,407 MWh
Production per Capita
0.47 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
224,630,178 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,233.11 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Athens
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Athens Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
12.47¢ per kWh
- 9.75% higher than last month
- 5.25% higher than March last year
- 5.95% lower than the Tennessee average
- 26.75% lower than the US average
- 52nd in the state out of 501 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 21 since March last year
- 5,538th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,396 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 114 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.66¢ per kWh
- 0.45% higher than last month
- 3.27% lower than March last year
- 6.01% lower than the Tennessee average
- 29.76% lower than the US average
- 65th in the state out of 501 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since March last year
- 3,498th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 180 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,753 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$123.89 per month
- 21.6% lower than last month
- 7.01% higher than March last year
- 8.42% lower than the Tennessee average
- 2.97% higher than the US average
- 85th in the state out of 501 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since March last year
- 19,140th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,353 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,431 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$133.23 per month
- 0.51% higher than last month
- 5.5% lower than March last year
- 9.2% lower than the Tennessee average
- 1.36% lower than the US average
- 79th in the state out of 501 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since March last year
- 14,623rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 396 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,702 since March last year
Athens, TN Electricity Overview
Athens has an average residential electricity rate of 11.66 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.25 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.93, while the Athens average is 3.41% lower at $133.23 per month. With an estimated 1,886 total residential customers, Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Athens averages 4,225.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 58,994,262.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 42nd highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Athens has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Athens
Athens residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Athens, Tennessee
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Athens Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 11.59 | 132.27 | 154,618.71 | 17,921,095.39 | |
Volunteer Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.70 | 135.72 | 1,434,550 | 167,909,000 |
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Etowah, TN Electricity Overview
Etowah has an average residential electricity rate of 11.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.25 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.93, while the Etowah average is 1.81% lower at $135.43 per month. With an estimated 112 total residential customers, Volunteer Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Etowah averages 4,225.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 15,094,012.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 147th highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Etowah has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Etowah
Etowah residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Etowah, Tennessee
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Athens Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 11.59 | 132.27 | 154,618.71 | 17,921,095.39 | |
Volunteer Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.70 | 135.72 | 1,434,550 | 167,909,000 |
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Englewood, TN Electricity Overview
Englewood has an average residential electricity rate of 11.63 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.25 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.93, while the Englewood average is 4.13% lower at $132.24 per month. With an estimated 327 total residential customers, Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Englewood averages 4,225.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 7,361,077.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 232nd highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Englewood has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Englewood
Englewood residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Englewood, Tennessee
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Athens Utilities Board | BUNDLED | 11.59 | 132.27 | 154,618.71 | 17,921,095.39 |
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Electricity Production in McMinn County, Tennessee
Power Plants in McMinn County, Tennessee
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bowater Newsprint Calhoun OperationResolute Forest Products (100.00%) | McMinn County | TN | Natural Gas | 25,045.4 | 7,851,348.32 | 313.48 |
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in McMinn County, Tennessee?
By total megawatt hours sold, Athens Utilities Board is the largest electricity company in McMinn County, Tennessee.
How many power plants are located within McMinn County, Tennessee?
There is one active electricity plant located in McMinn County, Tennessee
How many electric companies offer service in McMinn County, Tennessee?
There are 3 electricity companies serving consumers in McMinn County, Tennessee.
Which electricity companies offer service in McMinn County, Tennessee?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Athens Utilities Board | 13,677 |
2 | Volunteer Electric Cooperative | 13,165 |
3 | Sweetwater Utilities | 3,166 |