Electricity rates in Charlotte, TN
Charlotte (1,506 people, Dickson County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Nashville Electric Service pay about 14.22¢/kWh, 5% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Charlotte
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Electric Service | Municipal utility | 14.22¢ | $148 | 425K | 0 |
| Cumberland Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $200 | 102K | 221 |
| City of Dickson | Municipal utility | 13.38¢ | $170 | 31K | 391 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Dickson County right now
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Outage history in Dickson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 15 (0.1%) | 15 (0.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-25 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dickson 13.4¢
- White Bluff 14.2¢
- Burns 14.2¢
- Kingston Springs 14.2¢
- Ashland City 14.2¢
- Pegram 14.2¢
- McEwen 13.4¢
- Bon Aqua Junction 13.4¢
- Fairview 14.2¢
- Erin 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 37036
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charlotte?
Most homes in Charlotte get power from Nashville Electric Service, where residential customers pay an average of 14.22¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Charlotte: Cumberland Electric Member Corp. (13.93¢), City of Dickson (13.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Charlotte?
About $148 a month, based on 1,040 kWh a month (the average for Nashville Electric Service customers) at 14.22¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Charlotte, TN?
4 utilities serve Charlotte's ZIP codes: Nashville Electric Service, Cumberland Electric Member Corp., City of Dickson, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Charlotte?
In 2025, customers in Dickson County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 15 customers (0.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.