Electricity rates in Mount Carmel, TN
Mount Carmel (5,425 people, Hawkins County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Kingsport Power Co. pay about 12.03¢/kWh, 11% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Mount Carmel
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.03¢ | $155 | 43K | 182 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Hawkins County right now
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Outage history in Hawkins County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,388 | 311 |
| Days with outages | 96 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,092 (56.9%) | 6,406 (24.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,388 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Church Hill 12.0¢
- Kingsport 11.7¢
- Fall Branch 13.0¢
- Colonial Heights 11.7¢
- Bloomingdale 11.7¢
- Surgoinsville 14.4¢
- Gray 11.7¢
- Spurgeon 11.7¢
- Oak Grove 11.7¢
- Blountville 11.7¢
ZIP codes: 37645
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Carmel?
Most homes in Mount Carmel get power from Kingsport Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.03¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Mount Carmel?
About $155 a month, based on 1,290 kWh a month (the average for Kingsport Power Co. customers) at 12.03¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mount Carmel, TN?
2 utilities serve Mount Carmel's ZIP codes: Kingsport Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Carmel?
In 2025, customers in Hawkins County averaged 5 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 6,406 customers (24.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.