City of Gallatin electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Gallatin is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 23,744 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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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City of Gallatin bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.20 |
City of Gallatin residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2015-04-01 | $13.55 | 6.2¢ (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 Gallatin rate history
2015–2025: +34% change in the average residential rate (9.58¢ → 12.79¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Gallatin | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 49 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.53 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 93 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 23 | 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 Gallatin's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner | 194 | 56 | 9,303 | 2025-04-05 |
City of Gallatin service area
City of Gallatin serves Sumner County in Tennessee and 2 ZIP codes.
Sumner
Cities: Hendersonville, Gallatin, Shackle Island
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 93% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 21,992 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Gallatin at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.95¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.35¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $87,052,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 815,752 MWh |
| Peak demand | 185 MW summer · 157 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.1% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 6923 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Gallatin's electricity rate?
City of Gallatin residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢ 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 3% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Gallatin electric bill?
About $141 a month. The average City of Gallatin home uses 1,071 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does City of Gallatin have?
City of Gallatin serves 23,744 residential customers and 27,525 customers in total in Tennessee, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Gallatin?
In 2025, the average City of Gallatin customer was without power for 49 min (SAIDI) over 0.53 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 23 min. The Tennessee average was 4 hr 20 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Gallatin 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 Gallatin before making decisions.