Electricity rates in New Tazewell, TN
New Tazewell (2,957 people, Claiborne County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Powell Valley Electric Co-op pay about 12.58¢/kWh, 7% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving New Tazewell
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.58¢ | $136 | 21K | 180 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Clinton | Municipal utility | 13.85¢ | $169 | 26K | 159 |
| City of LaFollette | Municipal utility | 14.75¢ | $162 | 20K | 791 |
Power outages in Claiborne County right now
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Outage history in Claiborne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 711 | 269 |
| Days with outages | 92 | 94 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,865 (41.5%) | 8,938 (41.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-16 | 2025-04-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (711 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tazewell 12.6¢
- Harrogate 12.6¢
- Rutledge 14.3¢
- Speedwell 13.8¢
- Maynardville 14.3¢
- Luttrell 14.3¢
- Bean Station 14.0¢
- Blaine 14.3¢
- Condon 14.3¢
- Plainview 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 37824, 37825
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Tazewell?
Most homes in New Tazewell get power from Powell Valley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.58¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of New Tazewell: City of Clinton (13.85¢), City of LaFollette (14.75¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Tazewell?
About $136 a month, based on 1,079 kWh a month (the average for Powell Valley Electric Co-op customers) at 12.58¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Tazewell, TN?
4 utilities serve New Tazewell's ZIP codes: Powell Valley Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Clinton, City of LaFollette. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Tazewell?
In 2025, customers in Claiborne County averaged 4 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 94 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-07, when 8,938 customers (41.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.