Electricity rates in Tazewell, TN
Tazewell (2,288 people, Claiborne County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Powell Valley Electric Co-op pay about 12.58¢/kWh, 7% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Tazewell
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.58¢ | $136 | 21K | 180 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Claiborne County right now
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Outage history in Claiborne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 711 | 269 |
| Days with outages | 92 | 94 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,865 (41.5%) | 8,938 (41.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-16 | 2025-04-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (711 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Tazewell 12.6¢
- Harrogate 12.6¢
- Rutledge 14.3¢
- Speedwell 13.8¢
- Bean Station 14.0¢
- Maynardville 14.3¢
- Luttrell 14.3¢
- Sneedville 12.6¢
- Blaine 14.3¢
- Morristown 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 37879
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tazewell?
Most homes in Tazewell get power from Powell Valley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.58¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Tazewell?
About $136 a month, based on 1,079 kWh a month (the average for Powell Valley Electric Co-op customers) at 12.58¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tazewell, TN?
2 utilities serve Tazewell's ZIP codes: 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 Tazewell?
In 2025, customers in Claiborne County averaged 4 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 94 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-07, when 8,938 customers (41.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.