Electricity rates in Cookeville, TN
Cookeville (32,113 people, Putnam County) is served by 5 electric utilities.
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Electric companies serving Cookeville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Cookeville | Municipal utility | 12.20¢ | $120 | 16K | — |
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $176 | 46K | 344 |
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| Caney Fork Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.99¢ | $167 | 30K | 322 |
Power outages in Putnam County right now
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Outage history in Putnam County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 19 | 71 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,330 (4.6%) | 2,070 (4.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-05 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (19 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Algood —
- Baxter 14.4¢
- Dodson Branch 14.4¢
- Monterey 13.6¢
- Sparta 13.6¢
- Livingston 13.6¢
- Smithville 12.6¢
- Gordonsville 14.4¢
- South Carthage 14.4¢
- Carthage 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 38501, 38502, 38503, 38505, 38506
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cookeville?
The Tennessee average is 13.56¢/kWh.
What is the average electric bill in Cookeville?
About $160 a month, based on 1,180 kWh a month (the average for Tennessee Valley Authority customers) at 13.56¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Cookeville, TN?
5 utilities serve Cookeville's ZIP codes: Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Cookeville, Upper Cumberland E M C, Volunteer Electric Co-op, Caney Fork Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cookeville?
In 2025, customers in Putnam County averaged 71 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 2,070 customers (4.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.