City of Lenoir electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Lenoir is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 63,379 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Lenoir bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.60 |
City of Lenoir rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (9.71¢ → 12.82¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2021 | City of Lenoir | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 157 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.57 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 100 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 157 | 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 Lenoir's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 57 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudon | 258 | 64 | 6,203 | 2025-05-21 |
| Knox | 236 | 88 | 19,649 | 2025-12-19 |
| Roane | 217 | 50 | 3,864 | 2025-02-28 |
City of Lenoir service area
City of Lenoir serves 3 counties in Tennessee and 2 ZIP codes.
Knox, Loudon, Roane
Cities: Lenoir City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 63,379 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lenoir at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.00¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 5.46¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $237,411,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,089,743 MWh |
| Peak demand | 460 MW summer · 408 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.2% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 10906 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lenoir's electricity rate?
City of Lenoir residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 2% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lenoir electric bill?
About $165 a month. The average City of Lenoir home uses 1,240 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Lenoir have?
City of Lenoir serves 63,379 residential customers and 78,504 customers in total in Tennessee, across 3 counties.
How reliable is City of Lenoir?
In 2021, the average City of Lenoir customer was without power for 2 hr 37 min (SAIDI) over 1.57 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 37 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 City of Lenoir before making decisions.