Electricity rates in South Pittsburg, TN
South Pittsburg (3,114 people, Marion County) is served by 4 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 South Pittsburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chattanooga | Municipal utility | 13.05¢ | $146 | 165K | 194 |
| Duck River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.99¢ | $193 | 72K | 190 |
| Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.17¢ | $165 | 33K | 305 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 273 | 719 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,051 (6.7%) | 7,277 (46.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-18 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (273 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Hope 13.1¢
- Kimball 13.1¢
- Jasper 14.2¢
- Whitwell 13.1¢
- Tracy City 14.2¢
- Powells Crossroads 13.1¢
- Monteagle 14.0¢
- Sewanee 14.0¢
- Lookout Mountain 13.1¢
- Cowan 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 37380
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Pittsburg?
Most homes in South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg: Duck River Electric Member Corp. (13.99¢), Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (14.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Pittsburg?
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 South Pittsburg, TN?
4 utilities serve South Pittsburg's ZIP codes: City of Chattanooga, Duck River Electric Member Corp., 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 South Pittsburg?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 11 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 7,277 customers (46.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.