Athens Utility Board electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
Athens Utility Board is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,761 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Athens Utility Board bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $256.00 |
Athens Utility Board residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Rates - Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $15.68 | 9.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Athens Utility Board rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (9.92¢ → 12.44¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Athens Utility Board doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Athens Utility Board's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 31 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMinn | 271 | 76 | 2,817 | 2025-03-20 |
Athens Utility Board service area
Athens Utility Board serves McMinn County in Tennessee and 2 ZIP codes.
McMinn
Cities: Athens
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 41% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 4,769 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Athens Utility Board at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.91¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.26¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $59,932,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 633,080 MWh |
| Peak demand | 116 MW summer · 127 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.7% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 947 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Athens Utility Board's electricity rate?
Athens Utility Board residential customers pay an average of 12.80¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 6% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Athens Utility Board electric bill?
About $150 a month. The average Athens Utility Board home uses 1,171 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does Athens Utility Board have?
Athens Utility Board serves 11,761 residential customers and 14,248 customers in total in Tennessee, across 1 county.
Does Athens Utility Board offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Electric Power Rates - Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Athens Utility Board before making decisions.