Electricity rates in Oak Ridge, TN
Oak Ridge (29,302 people, Anderson County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Oak Ridge pay about 13.76¢/kWh, 1% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Oak Ridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Oak Ridge | Municipal utility | 13.76¢ | $130 | 16K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Knoxville Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 14.28¢ | $158 | 197K | 274 |
| City of Clinton | Municipal utility | 13.85¢ | $169 | 26K | 159 |
| Loudon Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 12.59¢ | $161 | 13K | — |
Power outages in Anderson County right now
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Outage history in Anderson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 80 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,817 (13.6%) | 3,299 (7.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-07 | 2025-07-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oliver Springs 13.8¢
- Coalfield 13.8¢
- Clinton 13.8¢
- Farragut 14.3¢
- Lenoir City 14.3¢
- Rocky Top 13.8¢
- Kingston 13.6¢
- Harriman 13.8¢
- Norris 13.8¢
- Louisville 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 37830, 37831
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oak Ridge?
Most homes in Oak Ridge get power from City of Oak Ridge, where residential customers pay an average of 13.76¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Oak Ridge: Knoxville Utilities Board (14.28¢), City of Clinton (13.85¢), Loudon Utilities Board (12.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oak Ridge?
About $130 a month, based on 942 kWh a month (the average for City of Oak Ridge customers) at 13.76¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Oak Ridge, TN?
5 utilities serve Oak Ridge's ZIP codes: City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville Utilities Board, City of Clinton, Loudon Utilities Board. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oak Ridge?
In 2025, customers in Anderson County averaged 80 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-30, when 3,299 customers (7.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.