Bolivar Energy Authority electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
Bolivar Energy Authority is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,913 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.58¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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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Bolivar Energy Authority bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.90 | $81.73 |
| 1,000 kWh | $145.80 | $132.89 |
| 1,500 kWh | $218.70 | $174.06 |
| 2,000 kWh | $291.60 | $215.23 |
*Residential Rates (effective 2015-10-01, $23.89/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.
Bolivar Energy Authority residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rates | 2015-10-01 | $23.89 | 11.57¢ first 800 kWh, 8.23¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Bolivar Energy Authority rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (11.85¢ → 14.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Bolivar Energy Authority | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 564 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.39 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 56 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 188 | 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 Bolivar Energy Authority's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 262 | 70 | 6,140 | 2025-07-16 |
| Hardeman | 90 | 22 | 1,482 | 2025-08-08 |
Bolivar Energy Authority service area
Bolivar Energy Authority serves 2 counties in Tennessee and 17 ZIP codes.
Fayette, Hardeman
Cities: Henderson, Bolivar, Whiteville, Somerville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 8,913 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Bolivar Energy Authority at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 16.00¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.29¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $31,082,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 219,984 MWh |
| Peak demand | 52 MW summer · 56 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.3% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 1936 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bolivar Energy Authority's electricity rate?
Bolivar Energy Authority residential customers pay an average of 14.58¢ 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 8% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Bolivar Energy Authority electric bill?
About $173 a month. The average Bolivar Energy Authority home uses 1,189 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does Bolivar Energy Authority have?
Bolivar Energy Authority serves 8,913 residential customers and 11,441 customers in total in Tennessee, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Bolivar Energy Authority?
In 2025, the average Bolivar Energy Authority customer was without power for 9 hr 24 min (SAIDI) over 2.39 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 8 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 Bolivar Energy Authority before making decisions.