Electricity rates in Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga (181,099 people, Hamilton County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Chattanooga pay about 13.05¢/kWh, 4% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Chattanooga
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chattanooga | Municipal utility | 13.05¢ | $146 | 165K | 194 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.17¢ | $165 | 33K | 305 |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
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Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 322 | 294 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 62,351 (33.2%) | 114,753 (61.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Chattanooga 13.1¢
- East Ridge 13.1¢
- Lookout Mountain 13.1¢
- Red Bank 13.1¢
- Signal Mountain 13.1¢
- Walden 13.1¢
- Fairmount 13.1¢
- East Brainerd 13.1¢
- Harrison 13.1¢
- Lone Oak 13.1¢
ZIP codes: 37401, 37402, 37403, 37404, 37405, 37406, 37407, 37408, 37409, 37410, 37411, 37412, 37414, 37415, 37416, 37419, 37421, 37422, 37424, 37450
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chattanooga?
Most homes in Chattanooga get power from City of Chattanooga, where residential customers pay an average of 13.05¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Chattanooga: Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (14.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chattanooga?
About $146 a month, based on 1,121 kWh a month (the average for City of Chattanooga customers) at 13.05¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chattanooga, TN?
3 utilities serve Chattanooga's ZIP codes: City of Chattanooga, Tennessee Valley Authority, Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chattanooga?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 4 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 114,753 customers (61.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.