Electricity rates in Jonesborough, TN
Jonesborough (5,291 people, Washington County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on City of Greeneville pay about 13.04¢/kWh, 4% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Jonesborough
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Greeneville | Municipal utility | 13.04¢ | $162 | 33K | 238 |
| City of Bristol | Municipal utility | 11.71¢ | $152 | 30K | 59 |
| City of Elizabethton | Municipal utility | 12.66¢ | $147 | 23K | — |
| Town of Erwin | Municipal utility | 13.52¢ | $139 | 7,669 | 109 |
| French Broad Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.88¢ | $130 | 1,003 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
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¢
- Johnson City —
- Oak Grove 11.7¢
- Gray 11.7¢
- Unicoi 12.7¢
- Spurgeon 11.7¢
- Erwin 12.7¢
- Banner Hill 12.7¢
- Fall Branch 13.0¢
- Chuckey 13.0¢
ZIP codes: 37659
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jonesborough?
Most homes in Jonesborough get power from City of Greeneville, where residential customers pay an average of 13.04¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Jonesborough: City of Bristol (11.71¢), City of Elizabethton (12.66¢), Town of Erwin (13.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jonesborough?
About $162 a month, based on 1,244 kWh a month (the average for City of Greeneville customers) at 13.04¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Jonesborough, TN?
6 utilities serve Jonesborough's ZIP codes: City of Greeneville, City of Bristol, City of Elizabethton, Town of Erwin, French Broad Electric Member Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jonesborough?
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.