Electricity rates in Waynesboro, TN
Waynesboro (2,390 people, Wayne County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op pay about 14.65¢/kWh, 8% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Waynesboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.65¢ | $177 | 30K | 9 |
| City of Lawrenceburg | Municipal utility | 13.38¢ | $164 | 18K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.41¢ | $149 | 17K | 11 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3 | 2 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 28 (0.3%) | 28 (0.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-24 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Clifton 14.7¢
- Hohenwald 14.0¢
- Loretto 13.4¢
- Lawrenceburg 14.7¢
- Olivet 13.2¢
- Savannah 13.2¢
- Parsons 14.7¢
- Crump 13.4¢
- Mount Pleasant 14.0¢
- Centerville 14.7¢
ZIP codes: 38485
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waynesboro?
Most homes in Waynesboro get power from Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.65¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Waynesboro: City of Lawrenceburg (13.38¢), Tennessee Valley Electric Co-op (13.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waynesboro?
About $177 a month, based on 1,211 kWh a month (the average for Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op customers) at 14.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Waynesboro, TN?
4 utilities serve Waynesboro's ZIP codes: Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-op, City of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Valley Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waynesboro?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 2 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 28 customers (0.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.