Electricity rates in Lafayette, TN
Lafayette (4,991 people, Macon County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Upper Cumberland E M C pay about 14.38¢/kWh, 6% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Lafayette
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $176 | 46K | 344 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) | Electric cooperative | 13.30¢ | $173 | 25K | 528 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Macon County right now
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Outage history in Macon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 354 | 432 |
| Days with outages | 65 | 74 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,596 (55.2%) | 7,401 (53.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-28 | 2025-06-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (354 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Red Boiling Springs 14.4¢
- Hartsville 12.6¢
- Westmoreland 13.9¢
- Carthage 14.4¢
- South Carthage 14.4¢
- Gordonsville 14.4¢
- Gallatin 14.2¢
- Lebanon 12.6¢
- Portland 13.9¢
- Celina 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 37083
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lafayette?
Most homes in Lafayette get power from Upper Cumberland E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 14.38¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lafayette: Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) (13.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lafayette?
About $176 a month, based on 1,225 kWh a month (the average for Upper Cumberland E M C customers) at 14.38¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lafayette, TN?
3 utilities serve Lafayette's ZIP codes: Upper Cumberland E M C, Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN), Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lafayette?
In 2025, customers in Macon County averaged 7 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 74 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-24, when 7,401 customers (53.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.