Electricity rates in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville (190,740 people, Knox County) is served by 6 electric utilities.
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Electric companies serving Knoxville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Knoxville Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 14.28¢ | $158 | 197K | 274 |
| City of Alcoa Utilities | Municipal utility | 13.37¢ | $165 | 28K | — |
| City of Clinton | Municipal utility | 13.85¢ | $169 | 26K | 159 |
| Loudon Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 12.59¢ | $161 | 13K | — |
| Sevier County Electric System | Municipal utility | 12.41¢ | $146 | 36K | 376 |
Power outages in Knox County right now
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Outage history in Knox County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 286 | 236 |
| Days with outages | 119 | 88 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,919 (7.8%) | 19,649 (8.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (286 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wildwood 13.4¢
- Eagleton Village 13.4¢
- Louisville 14.3¢
- Seymour 14.3¢
- Mascot 14.3¢
- Alcoa 13.4¢
- Farragut 14.3¢
- Maryville 13.4¢
- Clinton 13.8¢
- Plainview 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 37901, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37927, 37928, 37929, 37930, 37931, 37932, 37933, 37934, 37938, 37939, 37940, 37950, 37995, 37996, 37997, 37998
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Knoxville?
The Tennessee average is 13.56¢/kWh.
What is the average electric bill in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville, TN?
6 utilities serve Knoxville's ZIP codes: Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville Utilities Board, City of Alcoa Utilities, City of Clinton, Loudon Utilities Board, Sevier County Electric System. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Knoxville?
In 2025, customers in Knox County averaged 3 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 88 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 19,649 customers (8.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.