City of Pulaski electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Pulaski is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 12,496 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.51¢/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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City of Pulaski bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.55 | $70.11 |
| 1,000 kWh | $145.10 | $120.06 |
| 1,500 kWh | $217.65 | $170.02 |
| 2,000 kWh | $290.20 | $219.97 |
*Residential (effective 2015-07-01, $20.15/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.
City of Pulaski residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2015-07-01 | $20.15 | 9.99¢ first 800 kWh, 9.99¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Pulaski rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (11.51¢ → 14.10¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Pulaski | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 443 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.81 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 116 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 163 | 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 Pulaski's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giles | 593 | 87 | 5,225 | 2025-03-16 |
| Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 141 | 2025-05-27 |
City of Pulaski service area
City of Pulaski serves 2 counties in Tennessee and 16 ZIP codes.
Giles, Lincoln
Cities: Lawrenceburg, Pulaski, Mount Pleasant, Ardmore
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 12,496 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Pulaski at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.80¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.67¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $55,139,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 426,850 MWh |
| Peak demand | 94 MW summer · 109 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.3% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 15507 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Pulaski's electricity rate?
City of Pulaski residential customers pay an average of 14.51¢ 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% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Pulaski electric bill?
About $174 a month. The average City of Pulaski home uses 1,202 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $145.
How many customers does City of Pulaski have?
City of Pulaski serves 12,496 residential customers and 15,419 customers in total in Tennessee, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Pulaski?
In 2025, the average City of Pulaski customer was without power for 7 hr 23 min (SAIDI) over 3.81 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 43 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 Pulaski before making decisions.