Electricity rates in Cleveland, TN
Cleveland (43,898 people, Bradley County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Cleveland pay about 13.77¢/kWh, 2% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Cleveland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cleveland | Municipal utility | 13.77¢ | $154 | 30K | 57 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Chattanooga | Municipal utility | 13.05¢ | $146 | 165K | 194 |
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
Power outages in Bradley County right now
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Outage history in Bradley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 592 | 402 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,880 (20%) | 8,327 (15.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-09 | 2025-02-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (592 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Cleveland 13.8¢
- South Cleveland 13.8¢
- Wildwood Lake 13.8¢
- Hopewell —
- Collegedale 13.1¢
- Apison 13.1¢
- Benton 13.6¢
- Lakesite 13.1¢
- Harrison 13.1¢
- Middle Valley 13.1¢
ZIP codes: 37311, 37312, 37320, 37323, 37364
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cleveland?
Most homes in Cleveland get power from City of Cleveland, where residential customers pay an average of 13.77¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Cleveland: City of Chattanooga (13.05¢), Volunteer Electric Co-op (13.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cleveland?
About $154 a month, based on 1,118 kWh a month (the average for City of Cleveland customers) at 13.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Cleveland, TN?
4 utilities serve Cleveland's ZIP codes: City of Cleveland, Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Chattanooga, Volunteer Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cleveland?
In 2025, customers in Bradley County averaged 6 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-13, when 8,327 customers (15.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.