Electricity rates in Bristol, TN
Bristol (26,666 people, Sullivan County) is served by 4 electric utilities.
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Electric companies serving Bristol
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Bristol | Municipal utility | 11.71¢ | $152 | 30K | 59 |
| City of Elizabethton | Municipal utility | 12.66¢ | $147 | 23K | — |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.47¢ | $139 | 12K | 79 |
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
- Walnut Hill —
- Blountville 11.7¢
- Bluff City 11.7¢
- Hunter 12.7¢
- Bloomingdale 11.7¢
- Elizabethton 12.7¢
- Oak Grove 11.7¢
- Spurgeon 11.7¢
- Colonial Heights 11.7¢
- Gray 11.7¢
ZIP codes: 37620, 37621, 37625
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bristol?
The Tennessee average is 13.56¢/kWh.
What is the average electric bill in Bristol?
About $160 a month, based on 1,180 kWh a month (the average for Tennessee Valley Authority customers) at 13.56¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bristol, TN?
4 utilities serve Bristol's ZIP codes: Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Bristol, City of Elizabethton, Mountain Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bristol?
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.