Electricity rates in Clifton, TN
Clifton (2,663 people, Wayne County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op pay about 14.65¢/kWh, 8% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Clifton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.65¢ | $177 | 30K | 9 |
| City of Lexington | Municipal utility | 13.18¢ | $145 | 18K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.41¢ | $149 | 17K | 11 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3 | 2 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 28 (0.3%) | 28 (0.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-24 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Waynesboro 14.7¢
- Olivet 13.2¢
- Savannah 13.2¢
- Parsons 14.7¢
- Crump 13.4¢
- Adamsville 13.4¢
- Hohenwald 14.0¢
- Lexington 13.9¢
- Henderson 13.9¢
- Selmer 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 38425
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Clifton?
Most homes in Clifton get power from Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.65¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Clifton: City of Lexington (13.18¢), Tennessee Valley Electric Co-op (13.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Clifton?
About $177 a month, based on 1,211 kWh a month (the average for Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op customers) at 14.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Clifton, TN?
4 utilities serve Clifton's ZIP codes: Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op, City of Lexington, Tennessee Valley Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Clifton?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 2 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 28 customers (0.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.