Electricity rates in Plainview, TN
Plainview (2,061 people, Union County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Knoxville Utilities Board pay about 14.28¢/kWh, 5% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Plainview
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 14.28¢ | $158 | 197K | 274 |
| City of Clinton | Municipal utility | 13.85¢ | $169 | 26K | 159 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Powell Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.58¢ | $136 | 21K | 180 |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 769 | 415 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,945 (73.3%) | 2,516 (26.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-23 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (769 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Condon 14.3¢
- Luttrell 14.3¢
- Maynardville 14.3¢
- Blaine 14.3¢
- Mascot 14.3¢
- New Market 14.3¢
- Norris 13.8¢
- Knoxville —
- Rutledge 14.3¢
- Jefferson City 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 37721, 37779, 37807
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plainview?
Most homes in Plainview get power from Knoxville Utilities Board, where residential customers pay an average of 14.28¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Plainview: City of Clinton (13.85¢), Powell Valley Electric Co-op (12.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plainview?
About $158 a month, based on 1,109 kWh a month (the average for Knoxville Utilities Board customers) at 14.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Plainview, TN?
4 utilities serve Plainview's ZIP codes: Knoxville Utilities Board, City of Clinton, Tennessee Valley Authority, Powell Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plainview?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 6 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 2,516 customers (26.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.