Electricity rates in Unicoi, TN
Unicoi (3,561 people, Unicoi County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Elizabethton pay about 12.66¢/kWh, 7% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Unicoi
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Elizabethton | Municipal utility | 12.66¢ | $147 | 23K | — |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.47¢ | $139 | 12K | 79 |
| Town of Erwin | Municipal utility | 13.52¢ | $139 | 7,669 | 109 |
| French Broad Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.88¢ | $130 | 1,003 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Unicoi County right now
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Outage history in Unicoi County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 25 | 30 |
| Days with outages | 3 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 623 (5.1%) | 639 (5.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-16 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (25 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Erwin 12.7¢
- Banner Hill 12.7¢
- Johnson City —
- Midway 13.0¢
- Jonesborough 13.0¢
- Elizabethton 12.7¢
- Oak Grove 11.7¢
- Roan Mountain 13.5¢
- Hunter 12.7¢
- Gray 11.7¢
ZIP codes: 37692
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Unicoi?
Most homes in Unicoi get power from City of Elizabethton, where residential customers pay an average of 12.66¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Unicoi: Mountain Electric Co-op (13.47¢), Town of Erwin (13.52¢), French Broad Electric Member Corp. (16.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Unicoi?
About $147 a month, based on 1,163 kWh a month (the average for City of Elizabethton customers) at 12.66¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Unicoi, TN?
5 utilities serve Unicoi's ZIP codes: City of Elizabethton, Mountain Electric Co-op, Town of Erwin, French Broad Electric Member Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Unicoi?
In 2025, customers in Unicoi County averaged 30 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 639 customers (5.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.