Electricity rates in Kingston, TN
Kingston (5,846 people, Roane 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 Kingston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| City of Clinton | Municipal utility | 13.85¢ | $169 | 26K | 159 |
| Loudon Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 12.59¢ | $161 | 13K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Roane County right now
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Outage history in Roane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 249 | 217 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,815 (14.1%) | 3,864 (14.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-27 | 2025-02-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (249 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Midtown 13.8¢
- Harriman 13.8¢
- Rockwood 13.6¢
- Coalfield 13.8¢
- Loudon 13.6¢
- Oliver Springs 13.8¢
- Lenoir City 14.3¢
- Oak Ridge 13.8¢
- Sweetwater 13.6¢
- Tellico Village 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 37763
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kingston?
Most homes in Kingston 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 Kingston: City of Clinton (13.85¢), Loudon Utilities Board (12.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kingston?
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 Kingston, TN?
4 utilities serve Kingston's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, City of Clinton, Loudon Utilities Board, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kingston?
In 2025, customers in Roane County averaged 3 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-28, when 3,864 customers (14.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.