Electricity rates in Spring City, TN
Spring City (1,995 people, Rhea County) is served by 5 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 Spring City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chattanooga | Municipal utility | 13.05¢ | $146 | 165K | 194 |
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.17¢ | $165 | 33K | 305 |
| City of Clinton | Municipal utility | 13.85¢ | $169 | 26K | 159 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Rhea County right now
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Outage history in Rhea County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 153 | 355 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,708 (9.9%) | 7,403 (43.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-25 | 2025-02-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (153 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Decatur 13.1¢
- Rockwood 13.6¢
- Dayton 13.1¢
- Lake Tansi 13.6¢
- Pikeville 13.1¢
- Crossville 13.6¢
- Graysville 13.1¢
- Midtown 13.8¢
- Fairfield Glade 13.6¢
- Athens 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 37381
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Spring City?
Most homes in Spring City 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 Spring City: Volunteer Electric Co-op (13.63¢), Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (14.17¢), City of Clinton (13.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Spring City?
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 Spring City, TN?
5 utilities serve Spring City's ZIP codes: City of Chattanooga, Volunteer Electric Co-op, Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op, City of Clinton, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Spring City?
In 2025, customers in Rhea County averaged 5 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-03, when 7,403 customers (43.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.