Electricity rates in Bolivar, TN
Bolivar (5,093 people, Hardeman County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Chickasaw Electric Co-op pay about 12.14¢/kWh, 10% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Bolivar
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.14¢ | $174 | 20K | 1,365 |
| Bolivar Energy Authority | Municipal utility | 14.58¢ | $173 | 8,913 | 564 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Hardeman County right now
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Outage history in Hardeman County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 103 | 90 |
| Days with outages | 14 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,459 (11.4%) | 1,482 (11.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-16 | 2025-08-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (103 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Whiteville 13.9¢
- Somerville 13.9¢
- Selmer 13.8¢
- Henderson 13.9¢
- Jackson —
- Brownsville 13.9¢
- Oakland 12.1¢
- Bells 13.9¢
- Mason 13.8¢
- Adamsville 13.4¢
ZIP codes: 38008
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bolivar?
Most homes in Bolivar get power from Chickasaw Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.14¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bolivar: Bolivar Energy Authority (14.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bolivar?
About $173 a month, based on 1,429 kWh a month (the average for Chickasaw Electric Co-op customers) at 12.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bolivar, TN?
3 utilities serve Bolivar's ZIP codes: Chickasaw Electric Co-op, Bolivar Energy Authority, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bolivar?
In 2025, customers in Hardeman County averaged 90 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-08, when 1,482 customers (11.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.