Electricity rates in Rutledge, TN
Rutledge (1,187 people, Grainger County) is served by 3 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 Rutledge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 14.28¢ | $158 | 197K | 274 |
| Appalachian Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.01¢ | $177 | 44K | 301 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Grainger County right now
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Outage history in Grainger County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,374 | 216 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,826 (46.4%) | 1,946 (15.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,374 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jefferson City 14.0¢
- New Tazewell 12.6¢
- Tazewell 12.6¢
- New Market 14.3¢
- Morristown 13.8¢
- Bean Station 14.0¢
- Blaine 14.3¢
- Luttrell 14.3¢
- Maynardville 14.3¢
- Condon 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 37861
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rutledge?
Most homes in Rutledge 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 Rutledge: Appalachian Electric Co-op (14.01¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rutledge?
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 Rutledge, TN?
3 utilities serve Rutledge's ZIP codes: Knoxville Utilities Board, Appalachian Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rutledge?
In 2025, customers in Grainger County averaged 3 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 1,946 customers (15.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.