Electricity rates in Whitwell, TN
Whitwell (1,725 people, Marion County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Chattanooga pay about 13.05¢/kWh, 4% less than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Whitwell
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chattanooga | Municipal utility | 13.05¢ | $146 | 165K | 194 |
| Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.17¢ | $165 | 33K | 305 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 273 | 719 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,051 (6.7%) | 7,277 (46.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-18 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (273 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Powells Crossroads 13.1¢
- Lone Oak 13.1¢
- Jasper 14.2¢
- Fairmount 13.1¢
- Signal Mountain 13.1¢
- Walden 13.1¢
- Tracy City 14.2¢
- Gruetli-Laager 14.2¢
- Kimball 13.1¢
- Dunlap 13.1¢
ZIP codes: 37397
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Whitwell?
Most homes in Whitwell get power from City of Chattanooga, where residential customers pay an average of 13.05¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Whitwell: Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op (14.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in Whitwell?
About $146 a month, based on 1,121 kWh a month (the average for City of Chattanooga customers) at 13.05¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Whitwell, TN?
3 utilities serve Whitwell's ZIP codes: City of Chattanooga, Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Whitwell?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 11 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 7,277 customers (46.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.