Electricity rates in Surgoinsville, TN
Surgoinsville (1,788 people, Hawkins County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Holston Electric Co-op pay about 14.38¢/kWh, 6% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Surgoinsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holston Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $171 | 26K | 184 |
| Powell Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.58¢ | $136 | 21K | 180 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Hawkins County right now
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Outage history in Hawkins County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,388 | 311 |
| Days with outages | 96 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,092 (56.9%) | 6,406 (24.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,388 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Church Hill 12.0¢
- Rogersville 12.0¢
- Mount Carmel 12.0¢
- Fall Branch 13.0¢
- Kingsport 11.7¢
- Colonial Heights 11.7¢
- Chuckey 13.0¢
- Mosheim 13.0¢
- Sneedville 12.6¢
- Tusculum 13.0¢
ZIP codes: 37873
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Surgoinsville?
Most homes in Surgoinsville get power from Holston Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.38¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Surgoinsville: Powell Valley Electric Co-op (12.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Surgoinsville?
About $171 a month, based on 1,187 kWh a month (the average for Holston Electric Co-op customers) at 14.38¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Surgoinsville, TN?
3 utilities serve Surgoinsville's ZIP codes: Holston Electric Co-op, Powell Valley Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Surgoinsville?
In 2025, customers in Hawkins County averaged 5 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 6,406 customers (24.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.