City of Paris electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Paris is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 16,316 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.64¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% 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 Paris bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $126.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $189.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $252.80 |
City of Paris rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (9.84¢ → 12.29¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Paris | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 488 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 5.13 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 95 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 444 | 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 Paris's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 53 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | 533 | 104 | 6,324 | 2025-04-21 |
City of Paris service area
City of Paris serves Henry County in Tennessee and 15 ZIP codes.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 16,316 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Paris at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.27¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.38¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $68,578,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 682,622 MWh |
| Peak demand | 139 MW summer · 126 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.5% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 14455 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Paris's electricity rate?
City of Paris residential customers pay an average of 12.64¢ 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 7% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Paris electric bill?
About $144 a month. The average City of Paris home uses 1,141 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $126.
How many customers does City of Paris have?
City of Paris serves 16,316 residential customers and 22,914 customers in total in Tennessee, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Paris?
In 2025, the average City of Paris customer was without power for 8 hr 8 min (SAIDI) over 5.13 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 7 hr 24 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 Paris before making decisions.