Electricity rates in Monterey, TN
Monterey (2,860 people, Putnam County) is served by 3 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 Monterey
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $176 | 46K | 344 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Putnam County right now
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Outage history in Putnam County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 19 | 71 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,330 (4.6%) | 2,070 (4.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-05 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (19 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Algood —
- Cookeville —
- Livingston 13.6¢
- Grimsley 13.6¢
- Dodson Branch 14.4¢
- Sparta 13.6¢
- Crossville 13.6¢
- Baxter 14.4¢
- Lake Tansi 13.6¢
- Fairfield Glade 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 38574
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monterey?
Most homes in Monterey 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 Monterey: Upper Cumberland E M C (14.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Monterey?
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 Monterey, TN?
3 utilities serve Monterey's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, Upper Cumberland E M C, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Monterey?
In 2025, customers in Putnam County averaged 71 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 2,070 customers (4.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.