Electricity rates in Oneida, TN
Oneida (3,709 people, Scott County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Volunteer Electric Co-op pay about 13.63¢/kWh, 1% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Oneida
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| City of Clinton | Municipal utility | 13.85¢ | $169 | 26K | 159 |
| Plateau Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.44¢ | $142 | 14K | 26 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $129 | 148 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Scott County right now
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Outage history in Scott County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 5 | 8 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 22 (0.2%) | 39 (0.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-25 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (5 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Huntsville 13.8¢
- Caryville 13.8¢
- Jacksboro 13.8¢
- Jellico 13.8¢
- LaFollette 13.8¢
- Jamestown 13.6¢
- Pine Crest 13.8¢
- Fincastle 13.8¢
- Rocky Top 13.8¢
- Grimsley 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 37841
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oneida?
Most homes in Oneida get power from Volunteer Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.63¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Oneida: City of Clinton (13.85¢), Plateau Electric Cooperative (14.44¢), South Kentucky Rural E C C (15.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oneida?
About $165 a month, based on 1,210 kWh a month (the average for Volunteer Electric Co-op customers) at 13.63¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Oneida, TN?
5 utilities serve Oneida's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, City of Clinton, Plateau Electric Cooperative, South Kentucky Rural E C C, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oneida?
In 2025, customers in Scott County averaged 8 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 39 customers (0.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.