Electricity rates in Etowah, TN
Etowah (3,500 people, McMinn County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Volunteer Electric Co-op pay about 13.63¢/kWh, 1% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Etowah
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| Fort Loudoun Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.20¢ | $181 | 31K | 530 |
| City of Etowah | Municipal utility | 14.57¢ | $169 | 4,466 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in McMinn County right now
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Outage history in McMinn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 211 | 271 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,477 (11.4%) | 2,817 (9.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-30 | 2025-03-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (211 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Athens 12.8¢
- Benton 13.6¢
- Madisonville 13.2¢
- Sweetwater 13.6¢
- Decatur 13.1¢
- Hopewell —
- East Cleveland 13.8¢
- Cleveland 13.8¢
- Vonore 13.2¢
- Wildwood Lake 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 37331
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Etowah?
Most homes in Etowah get power from Volunteer Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.63¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Etowah: Fort Loudoun Electric Co-op (13.20¢), City of Etowah (14.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Etowah?
About $165 a month, based on 1,210 kWh a month (the average for Volunteer Electric Co-op customers) at 13.63¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Etowah, TN?
4 utilities serve Etowah's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, Fort Loudoun 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 Etowah?
In 2025, customers in McMinn County averaged 4 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-20, when 2,817 customers (9.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.