Electricity rates in Sweetwater, TN
Sweetwater (5,931 people, Monroe County) is served by 6 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 Sweetwater
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $165 | 105K | 685 |
| Fort Loudoun Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.20¢ | $181 | 31K | 530 |
| Loudon Utilities Board | Municipal utility | 12.59¢ | $161 | 13K | — |
| City of Sweetwater | Municipal utility | 12.63¢ | $165 | 7,584 | — |
| City of Etowah | Municipal utility | 14.57¢ | $169 | 4,466 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 333 | 424 |
| Days with outages | 81 | 87 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,393 (16.4%) | 6,982 (21.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-12 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (333 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Madisonville 13.2¢
- Loudon 13.6¢
- Vonore 13.2¢
- Tellico Village 13.2¢
- Athens 12.8¢
- Greenback 13.2¢
- Lenoir City 14.3¢
- Decatur 13.1¢
- Kingston 13.6¢
- Etowah 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 37874
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sweetwater?
Most homes in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater: Fort Loudoun Electric Co-op (13.20¢), Loudon Utilities Board (12.59¢), City of Sweetwater (12.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sweetwater?
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 Sweetwater, TN?
6 utilities serve Sweetwater's ZIP codes: Volunteer Electric Co-op, Fort Loudoun Electric Co-op, Loudon Utilities Board, City of Sweetwater, City of Etowah, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sweetwater?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 7 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 87 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 6,982 customers (21.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.