Electricity rates in Newport, TN
Newport (6,834 people, Cocke County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Newport pay about 15.49¢/kWh, 14% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Newport
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Newport | Municipal utility | 15.49¢ | $171 | 20K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Appalachian Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.01¢ | $177 | 44K | 301 |
| Holston Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $171 | 26K | 184 |
Power outages in Cocke County right now
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Outage history in Cocke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 591 | 334 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,993 (32%) | 3,539 (18.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-19 | 2025-10-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (591 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- White Pine 14.0¢
- Dandridge 14.0¢
- Morristown 13.8¢
- Mosheim 13.0¢
- Jefferson City 14.0¢
- Sevierville 12.4¢
- New Market 14.3¢
- Pigeon Forge 12.4¢
- Greeneville 13.0¢
- Gatlinburg 12.4¢
ZIP codes: 37821, 37822
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Newport?
Most homes in Newport get power from City of Newport, where residential customers pay an average of 15.49¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Newport: Appalachian Electric Co-op (14.01¢), Holston Electric Co-op (14.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Newport?
About $171 a month, based on 1,102 kWh a month (the average for City of Newport customers) at 15.49¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Newport, TN?
4 utilities serve Newport's ZIP codes: City of Newport, Tennessee Valley Authority, Appalachian Electric Co-op, Holston Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Newport?
In 2025, customers in Cocke County averaged 5 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-17, when 3,539 customers (18.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.