Electricity rates in Oakland, TN
Oakland (7,488 people, Fayette County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Chickasaw Electric Co-op pay about 12.14¢/kWh, 10% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Oakland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.14¢ | $174 | 20K | 1,365 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Fayette County right now
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Outage history in Fayette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 268 | 262 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,568 (25.2%) | 6,140 (27.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-24 | 2025-07-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (268 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hickory Withe —
- Somerville 13.9¢
- Arlington 13.8¢
- Mason 13.8¢
- Lakeland 13.8¢
- Piperton —
- Collierville 13.8¢
- Cordova 13.8¢
- Ellendale 13.8¢
- Germantown 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 38060
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oakland?
Most homes in Oakland get power from Chickasaw Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.14¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Oakland?
About $173 a month, based on 1,429 kWh a month (the average for Chickasaw Electric Co-op customers) at 12.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Oakland, TN?
2 utilities serve Oakland's ZIP codes: Chickasaw Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oakland?
In 2025, customers in Fayette County averaged 4 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-16, when 6,140 customers (27.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.