Electricity rates in Bluff City, TN
Bluff City (1,723 people, Sullivan County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Bristol pay about 11.71¢/kWh, 14% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Bluff City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol | Municipal utility | 11.71¢ | $152 | 30K | 59 |
| City of Elizabethton | Municipal utility | 12.66¢ | $147 | 23K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Sullivan County right now
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Outage history in Sullivan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 814 | 164 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,584 (31.1%) | 4,206 (6.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (814 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Blountville 11.7¢
- Walnut Hill —
- Hunter 12.7¢
- Elizabethton 12.7¢
- Bristol —
- Oak Grove 11.7¢
- Spurgeon 11.7¢
- Johnson City —
- Gray 11.7¢
- Colonial Heights 11.7¢
ZIP codes: 37618
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bluff City?
Most homes in Bluff City get power from City of Bristol, where residential customers pay an average of 11.71¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bluff City: City of Elizabethton (12.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bluff City?
About $152 a month, based on 1,296 kWh a month (the average for City of Bristol customers) at 11.71¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bluff City, TN?
3 utilities serve Bluff City's ZIP codes: City of Bristol, City of Elizabethton, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bluff City?
In 2025, customers in Sullivan County averaged 2 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-16, when 4,206 customers (6.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.