Electricity rates in Brownsville, TN
Brownsville (9,876 people, Haywood County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Southwest Tennessee E M C pay about 13.87¢/kWh, 2% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Brownsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee E M C | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $183 | 44K | 701 |
| Gibson Electric Members Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.96¢ | $185 | 29K | 312 |
| Forked Deer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.41¢ | $211 | 8,331 | 466 |
| City of Brownsville | Municipal utility | 12.53¢ | $131 | 4,076 | — |
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 12.83¢ | $374 | 1 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Haywood County right now
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Outage history in Haywood County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 164 | 104 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,563 (36.6%) | 1,506 (15.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-04 | 2025-06-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (164 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bells 13.9¢
- Alamo 14.0¢
- Ripley 13.9¢
- Whiteville 13.9¢
- Mason 13.8¢
- Halls 13.9¢
- Central 13.9¢
- Covington 13.9¢
- Somerville 13.9¢
- Humboldt 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 38012
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brownsville?
Most homes in Brownsville get power from Southwest Tennessee E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Brownsville: Gibson Electric Members Corp. (13.96¢), Forked Deer Electric Co-op (15.41¢), City of Brownsville (12.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Brownsville?
About $183 a month, based on 1,322 kWh a month (the average for Southwest Tennessee E M C customers) at 13.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Brownsville, TN?
6 utilities serve Brownsville's ZIP codes: Southwest Tennessee E M C, Gibson Electric Members Corp., Forked Deer Electric Co-op, City of Brownsville, Entergy Arkansas, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Brownsville?
In 2025, customers in Haywood County averaged 104 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-03, when 1,506 customers (15.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.