City of Bristol electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Bristol is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 30,081 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 35% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Bristol bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $117.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $175.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $234.20 |
City of Bristol residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $8.42 | 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.
City of Bristol rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (9.37¢ → 11.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Bristol | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 59 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.79 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 75 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 0 | 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 City of Bristol's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 164 | 46 | 4,206 | 2025-06-16 |
City of Bristol service area
City of Bristol serves Sullivan County in Tennessee and 20 ZIP codes.
Sullivan
Cities: Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Bloomingdale, Colonial Heights, Jonesborough, Oak Grove, Rogersville, Spurgeon, Blountville, Walnut Hill, Hunter, Bluff City, Fall Branch, Gray
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 74% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 22,162 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Bristol at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.23¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.77¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $102,193,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 884,794 MWh |
| Peak demand | 171 MW summer · 279 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.6% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 2247 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Bristol's electricity rate?
City of Bristol residential customers pay an average of 11.71¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 14% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 35% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Bristol electric bill?
About $152 a month. The average City of Bristol home uses 1,296 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $117.
How many customers does City of Bristol have?
City of Bristol serves 30,081 residential customers and 34,999 customers in total in Tennessee, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Bristol?
In 2025, the average City of Bristol customer was without power for 59 min (SAIDI) over 0.79 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 0 min. The Tennessee average was 4 hr 20 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Bristol offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including 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 City of Bristol before making decisions.