Electricity rates in Rockwood, TN
Rockwood (5,425 people, Roane 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 Rockwood
| 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 |
| City of Rockwood | Municipal utility | 13.73¢ | $170 | 12K | 576 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Roane County right now
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Outage history in Roane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 249 | 217 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,815 (14.1%) | 3,864 (14.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-27 | 2025-02-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (249 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Midtown 13.8¢
- Harriman 13.8¢
- Kingston 13.6¢
- Fairfield Glade 13.6¢
- Spring City 13.1¢
- Coalfield 13.8¢
- Crossville 13.6¢
- Lake Tansi 13.6¢
- Loudon 13.6¢
- Sweetwater 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 37854
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rockwood?
Most homes in Rockwood 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 Rockwood: City of Clinton (13.85¢), Plateau Electric Cooperative (14.44¢), City of Rockwood (13.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rockwood?
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 Rockwood, TN?
5 utilities serve Rockwood's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, City of Clinton, Plateau Electric Cooperative, City of Rockwood, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rockwood?
In 2025, customers in Roane County averaged 3 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-28, when 3,864 customers (14.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.