Electricity rates in Johnson City, TN
Johnson City (66,027 people, Washington County) is served by 7 electric utilities.
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Electric companies serving Johnson City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Johnson City | Municipal utility | 13.69¢ | $162 | 73K | 101 |
| City of Elizabethton | Municipal utility | 12.66¢ | $147 | 23K | — |
| City of Bristol | Municipal utility | 11.71¢ | $152 | 30K | 59 |
| Town of Erwin | Municipal utility | 13.52¢ | $139 | 7,669 | 109 |
| French Broad Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.88¢ | $130 | 1,003 | — |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.47¢ | $139 | 12K | 79 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 430 | 118 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 28,622 (33.2%) | 7,752 (9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (430 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Midway 13.0¢
- Jonesborough 13.0¢
- Oak Grove 11.7¢
- Unicoi 12.7¢
- Elizabethton 12.7¢
- Gray 11.7¢
- Spurgeon 11.7¢
- Hunter 12.7¢
- Erwin 12.7¢
- Bluff City 11.7¢
ZIP codes: 37601, 37602, 37604, 37605, 37614, 37615
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Johnson City?
The Tennessee average is 13.56¢/kWh.
What is the average electric bill in Johnson City?
About $160 a month, based on 1,180 kWh a month (the average for Tennessee Valley Authority customers) at 13.56¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Johnson City, TN?
7 utilities serve Johnson City's ZIP codes: Tennessee Valley Authority, Johnson City, City of Elizabethton, City of Bristol, Town of Erwin, French Broad Electric Member Corp., Mountain Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Johnson City?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 118 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-23, when 7,752 customers (9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.