Electricity rates in Kingsport, TN
Kingsport (53,014 people, Sullivan County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Bristol pay about 11.71¢/kWh, 14% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Kingsport
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol | Municipal utility | 11.71¢ | $152 | 30K | 59 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Elizabethton | Municipal utility | 12.66¢ | $147 | 23K | — |
| Kingsport Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.03¢ | $155 | 43K | 182 |
| Holston Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $171 | 26K | 184 |
Power outages in Sullivan County right now
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Outage history in Sullivan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 814 | 164 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,584 (31.1%) | 4,206 (6.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (814 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bloomingdale 11.7¢
- Colonial Heights 11.7¢
- Mount Carmel 12.0¢
- Church Hill 12.0¢
- Spurgeon 11.7¢
- Fall Branch 13.0¢
- Gray 11.7¢
- Oak Grove 11.7¢
- Blountville 11.7¢
- Surgoinsville 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 37660, 37662, 37663, 37664, 37665, 37669
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kingsport?
Most homes in Kingsport get power from City of Bristol, where residential customers pay an average of 11.71¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Kingsport: City of Elizabethton (12.66¢), Kingsport Power Co. (12.03¢), Holston Electric Co-op (14.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kingsport?
About $152 a month, based on 1,296 kWh a month (the average for City of Bristol customers) at 11.71¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Kingsport, TN?
5 utilities serve Kingsport's ZIP codes: City of Bristol, Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Elizabethton, Kingsport Power Co., Holston Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kingsport?
In 2025, customers in Sullivan County averaged 2 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-16, when 4,206 customers (6.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.