Electricity rates in East Ridge, TN
East Ridge (20,979 people, Hamilton County) is served by 2 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 East Ridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chattanooga | Municipal utility | 13.05¢ | $146 | 165K | 194 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
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Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 322 | 294 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 62,351 (33.2%) | 114,753 (61.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Chattanooga 13.1¢
- Chattanooga 13.1¢
- Lookout Mountain 13.1¢
- East Brainerd 13.1¢
- Red Bank 13.1¢
- Signal Mountain 13.1¢
- Harrison 13.1¢
- Walden 13.1¢
- Collegedale 13.1¢
- Fairmount 13.1¢
ZIP codes: 37404, 37411, 37412
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in East Ridge?
Most homes in East Ridge 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in East Ridge?
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 East Ridge, TN?
2 utilities serve East Ridge's ZIP codes: City of Chattanooga, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in East Ridge?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 4 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 114,753 customers (61.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.