Electricity rates in Signal Mountain, TN
Signal Mountain (8,528 people, Hamilton County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Chattanooga pay about 13.05¢/kWh, 4% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Signal Mountain
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chattanooga | Municipal utility | 13.05¢ | $146 | 165K | 194 |
| Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.17¢ | $165 | 33K | 305 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
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Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 322 | 294 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 62,351 (33.2%) | 114,753 (61.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Red Bank 13.1¢
- Walden 13.1¢
- Fairmount 13.1¢
- Lone Oak 13.1¢
- Chattanooga 13.1¢
- East Chattanooga 13.1¢
- Falling Water —
- Lookout Mountain 13.1¢
- East Ridge 13.1¢
- Powells Crossroads 13.1¢
ZIP codes: 37377
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Signal Mountain?
Most homes in Signal Mountain get power from City of Chattanooga, where residential customers pay an average of 13.05¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Signal Mountain: Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (14.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in Signal Mountain?
About $146 a month, based on 1,121 kWh a month (the average for City of Chattanooga customers) at 13.05¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Signal Mountain, TN?
3 utilities serve Signal Mountain's ZIP codes: City of Chattanooga, Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Signal Mountain?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 4 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 114,753 customers (61.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.