Appalachian Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Tennessee · SERC region
Appalachian Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 44,280 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.01¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Appalachian Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.05 | $67.19 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.10 | $114.99 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.15 | $162.79 |
| 2,000 kWh | $280.20 | $210.58 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2014-08-01, $19.40/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Appalachian Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2014-08-01 | $19.40 | 9.56¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Appalachian Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (11.05¢ → 13.58¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Appalachian Electric Co-op | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 301 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.20 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 94 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 215 | 162 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Appalachian Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 9 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier | 327 | 63 | 7,825 | 2025-03-05 |
| Grainger | 216 | 38 | 1,946 | 2025-05-17 |
| Jefferson | 53 | 17 | 3,139 | 2025-10-01 |
| Hamblen | 41 | 18 | 2,135 | 2025-06-05 |
Appalachian Electric Co-op service area
Appalachian Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Tennessee and 17 ZIP codes.
Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Sevier
Cities: Morristown, Sevierville, Jefferson City, Newport, Bean Station, Dandridge, White Pine, Blaine, New Market, Rutledge
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 44,280 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Appalachian Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.07¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.15¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $133,138,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,016,436 MWh |
| Peak demand | 218 MW summer · 341 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.5% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 727 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Appalachian Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Appalachian Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.01¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 3% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Appalachian Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $177 a month. The average Appalachian Electric Co-op home uses 1,263 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does Appalachian Electric Co-op have?
Appalachian Electric Co-op serves 44,280 residential customers and 52,126 customers in total in Tennessee, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Appalachian Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Appalachian Electric Co-op customer was without power for 5 hr 1 min (SAIDI) over 3.20 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 35 min. The Tennessee average was 4 hr 20 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Appalachian Electric Co-op before making decisions.