Electricity rates in Portland, TN
Portland (12,323 people, Sumner County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Cumberland Electric Member Corp. pay about 13.93¢/kWh, 3% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Portland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $200 | 102K | 221 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) | Electric cooperative | 13.30¢ | $173 | 25K | 528 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Sumner County right now
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Outage history in Sumner County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 176 | 194 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,222 (20.2%) | 9,303 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-04-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (176 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cross Plains 13.9¢
- White House 13.9¢
- Gallatin 14.2¢
- Westmoreland 13.9¢
- Shackle Island 14.2¢
- Millersville 14.2¢
- Greenbrier 14.2¢
- Ridgetop 14.2¢
- Hendersonville 14.2¢
- Goodlettsville 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 37148
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Portland?
Most homes in Portland get power from Cumberland Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 13.93¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Portland: Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) (13.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Portland?
About $200 a month, based on 1,437 kWh a month (the average for Cumberland Electric Member Corp. customers) at 13.93¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Portland, TN?
3 utilities serve Portland's ZIP codes: Cumberland Electric Member Corp., Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN), Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Portland?
In 2025, customers in Sumner County averaged 3 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-05, when 9,303 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.