Electricity rates in Sparta, TN
Sparta (5,096 people, White 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 Sparta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| Upper Cumberland E M C | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $176 | 46K | 344 |
| Caney Fork Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.99¢ | $167 | 30K | 322 |
| City of Sparta | Municipal utility | 12.86¢ | $125 | 2,270 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in White County right now
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Outage history in White County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 94 | 399 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 20 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,556 (11.6%) | 1,570 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-16 | 2025-06-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (94 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spencer 13.6¢
- Cookeville —
- Baxter 14.4¢
- Algood —
- Monterey 13.6¢
- Smithville 12.6¢
- Lake Tansi 13.6¢
- McMinnville 13.3¢
- Crossville 13.6¢
- Pikeville 13.1¢
ZIP codes: 38583
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sparta?
Most homes in Sparta 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 Sparta: Upper Cumberland E M C (14.38¢), Caney Fork Electric Co-op (13.99¢), City of Sparta (12.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sparta?
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 Sparta, TN?
5 utilities serve Sparta's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, Upper Cumberland E M C, Caney Fork Electric Co-op, City of Sparta, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sparta?
In 2025, customers in White County averaged 6 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 20 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-28, when 1,570 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.