Electricity rates in Spencer, TN
Spencer (1,634 people, Van Buren County) is served by 4 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 Spencer
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.17¢ | $165 | 33K | 305 |
| Caney Fork Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.99¢ | $167 | 30K | 322 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Van Buren County right now
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Outage history in Van Buren County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 80 | 359 |
| Days with outages | 7 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 382 (13.3%) | 653 (22.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-15 | 2025-05-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (80 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sparta 13.6¢
- McMinnville 13.3¢
- Pikeville 13.1¢
- Smithville 12.6¢
- Lake Tansi 13.6¢
- Altamont 14.0¢
- Dunlap 13.1¢
- Gruetli-Laager 14.2¢
- Crossville 13.6¢
- Cookeville —
ZIP codes: 38585
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Spencer?
Most homes in Spencer 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 Spencer: Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (14.17¢), Caney Fork Electric Co-op (13.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Spencer?
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 Spencer, TN?
4 utilities serve Spencer's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op, Caney Fork Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Spencer?
In 2025, customers in Van Buren County averaged 5 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-30, when 653 customers (22.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.