Electricity rates in Decatur, TN
Decatur (1,575 people, Meigs County) is served by 4 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 Decatur
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chattanooga | Municipal utility | 13.05¢ | $146 | 165K | 194 |
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| City of Etowah | Municipal utility | 14.57¢ | $169 | 4,466 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Meigs County right now
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Outage history in Meigs County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 710 | 862 |
| Days with outages | 83 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,476 (35.5%) | 2,625 (37.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-27 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (710 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Athens 12.8¢
- Dayton 13.1¢
- Spring City 13.1¢
- Graysville 13.1¢
- Sweetwater 13.6¢
- Etowah 13.6¢
- Hopewell —
- Sale Creek 13.1¢
- Pikeville 13.1¢
- Madisonville 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 37322
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Decatur?
Most homes in Decatur 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 Decatur: Volunteer Electric Co-op (13.63¢), City of Etowah (14.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Decatur?
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 Decatur, TN?
4 utilities serve Decatur's ZIP codes: City of Chattanooga, Volunteer Electric Co-op, City of Etowah, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Decatur?
In 2025, customers in Meigs County averaged 14 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 2,625 customers (37.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.