Electricity rates in Roan Mountain, TN
Roan Mountain (1,360 people, Carter County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Mountain Electric Co-op pay about 13.47¢/kWh, 1% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Roan Mountain
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.47¢ | $139 | 12K | 79 |
| French Broad Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.88¢ | $130 | 1,003 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Carter County right now
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Outage history in Carter County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-06 | 2025-02-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hunter 12.7¢
- Elizabethton 12.7¢
- Unicoi 12.7¢
- Johnson City —
- Erwin 12.7¢
- Banner Hill 12.7¢
- Midway 13.0¢
- Bluff City 11.7¢
- Jonesborough 13.0¢
- Mountain City 13.5¢
ZIP codes: 37687
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Roan Mountain?
Most homes in Roan Mountain get power from Mountain Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.47¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Roan Mountain: French Broad Electric Member Corp. (16.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Roan Mountain?
About $139 a month, based on 1,029 kWh a month (the average for Mountain Electric Co-op customers) at 13.47¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Roan Mountain, TN?
3 utilities serve Roan Mountain's ZIP codes: Mountain Electric Co-op, French Broad Electric Member Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Roan Mountain?
In 2025, customers in Carter County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-25, when 0 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.