Electricity rates in Jamestown, TN
Jamestown (1,947 people, Fentress County) is served by 3 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 Jamestown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| Plateau Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.44¢ | $142 | 14K | 26 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Fentress County right now
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Outage history in Fentress County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 913 | 653 |
| Days with outages | 73 | 91 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,726 (44.2%) | 4,893 (45.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-25 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (913 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Grimsley 13.6¢
- Livingston 13.6¢
- Oneida 13.6¢
- Huntsville 13.8¢
- Monterey 13.6¢
- Fairfield Glade 13.6¢
- Algood —
- Celina 14.4¢
- Crossville 13.6¢
- Dodson Branch 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 38556
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jamestown?
Most homes in Jamestown 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 Jamestown: Plateau Electric Cooperative (14.44¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jamestown?
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 Jamestown, TN?
3 utilities serve Jamestown's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, Plateau Electric Cooperative, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jamestown?
In 2025, customers in Fentress County averaged 10 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 91 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 4,893 customers (45.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.