Electricity rates in Dresden, TN
Dresden (2,898 people, Weakley County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Weakley County Mun Electric Sys pay about 12.65¢/kWh, 7% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Dresden
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weakley County Mun Electric Sys | Municipal utility | 12.65¢ | $169 | 15K | 341 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Weakley County right now
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Outage history in Weakley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 22 (0.1%) | 41 (0.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-02 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gleason 12.6¢
- Martin 12.7¢
- Greenfield 14.0¢
- McKenzie 12.6¢
- Bradford 14.0¢
- South Fulton 14.0¢
- Kenton 14.0¢
- Rutherford 14.0¢
- Paris 12.6¢
- Union City 12.2¢
ZIP codes: 38225
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dresden?
Most homes in Dresden get power from Weakley County Mun Electric Sys, where residential customers pay an average of 12.65¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Dresden?
About $169 a month, based on 1,339 kWh a month (the average for Weakley County Mun Electric Sys customers) at 12.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dresden, TN?
2 utilities serve Dresden's ZIP codes: Weakley County Mun Electric Sys, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dresden?
In 2025, customers in Weakley County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 41 customers (0.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.