Electricity rates in Somerville, TN
Somerville (3,094 people, Fayette County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Southwest Tennessee E M C pay about 13.87¢/kWh, 2% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Somerville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee E M C | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $183 | 44K | 701 |
| Chickasaw Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.14¢ | $174 | 20K | 1,365 |
| Bolivar Energy Authority | Municipal utility | 14.58¢ | $173 | 8,913 | 564 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Fayette County right now
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Outage history in Fayette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 268 | 262 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,568 (25.2%) | 6,140 (27.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-24 | 2025-07-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (268 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oakland 12.1¢
- Whiteville 13.9¢
- Hickory Withe —
- Mason 13.8¢
- Arlington 13.8¢
- Bolivar 12.1¢
- Piperton —
- Lakeland 13.8¢
- Collierville 13.8¢
- Brownsville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 38068
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Somerville?
Most homes in Somerville get power from Southwest Tennessee E M C, where residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Somerville: Chickasaw Electric Co-op (12.14¢), Bolivar Energy Authority (14.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Somerville?
About $183 a month, based on 1,322 kWh a month (the average for Southwest Tennessee E M C customers) at 13.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Somerville, TN?
4 utilities serve Somerville's ZIP codes: Southwest Tennessee E M C, Chickasaw Electric Co-op, Bolivar Energy Authority, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Somerville?
In 2025, customers in Fayette County averaged 4 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-16, when 6,140 customers (27.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.