Electricity rates in Athens, TN
Athens (13,688 people, McMinn County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Athens Utility Board pay about 12.80¢/kWh, 6% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Athens
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Utility Board | Municipal utility | 12.80¢ | $150 | 12K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| City of Etowah | Municipal utility | 14.57¢ | $169 | 4,466 | — |
Power outages in McMinn County right now
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Outage history in McMinn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 211 | 271 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,477 (11.4%) | 2,817 (9.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-30 | 2025-03-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (211 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Etowah 13.6¢
- Decatur 13.1¢
- Sweetwater 13.6¢
- Madisonville 13.2¢
- Benton 13.6¢
- Hopewell —
- Vonore 13.2¢
- Spring City 13.1¢
- Dayton 13.1¢
- East Cleveland 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 37303, 37371
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Athens?
Most homes in Athens get power from Athens Utility Board, where residential customers pay an average of 12.80¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Athens: Volunteer Electric Co-op (13.63¢), City of Etowah (14.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Athens?
About $150 a month, based on 1,171 kWh a month (the average for Athens Utility Board customers) at 12.80¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Athens, TN?
4 utilities serve Athens's ZIP codes: Athens Utility Board, Tennessee Valley Authority, Volunteer Electric Co-op, City of Etowah. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Athens?
In 2025, customers in McMinn County averaged 4 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-20, when 2,817 customers (9.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.