Benton County electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
Benton County is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,750 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.55¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 14% 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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Benton County bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $77.75 | $67.04 |
| 1,000 kWh | $155.50 | $113.56 |
| 1,500 kWh | $233.25 | $147.57 |
| 2,000 kWh | $311.00 | $181.58 |
*RS Residential (effective 2013-05-01, $20.53/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.
Benton County residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS Residential | 2013-05-01 | $20.53 | 9.30¢ first 1,000 kWh, 6.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Benton County rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (11.72¢ → 15.12¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Benton County doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Benton County service area
Benton County serves Benton County in Tennessee and 16 ZIP codes.
Benton
Cities: Waverly, Camden, New Johnsonville, Johnsonville, Dover, Bruceton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 8,750 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Benton County at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 17.61¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 13.25¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $29,697,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 192,123 MWh |
| Peak demand | 49 MW summer · 48 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.6% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 1578 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Benton County's electricity rate?
Benton County residential customers pay an average of 15.55¢ 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 15% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 14% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Benton County electric bill?
About $173 a month. The average Benton County home uses 1,114 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $156.
How many customers does Benton County have?
Benton County serves 8,750 residential customers and 10,648 customers in total in Tennessee, across 1 county.
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 Benton County before making decisions.