City of Ripley electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Ripley is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,114 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.55¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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 Ripley bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.75 | $61.46 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.50 | $106.95 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.25 | $145.73 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.00 | $184.50 |
*Residential (effective 2013-08-01, $11.49/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 Ripley residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2013-08-01 | $11.49 | 9.99¢ first 800 kWh, 7.75¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Ripley rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (10.33¢ → 13.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Ripley | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 281 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.84 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 33 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 281 | 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 Ripley's counties, customers averaged 59 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 59 | 9 | 515 | 2025-04-02 |
City of Ripley service area
City of Ripley serves Lauderdale County in Tennessee and 1 ZIP codes.
Lauderdale
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 5,114 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Ripley at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.55¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.67¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $19,508,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 150,785 MWh |
| Peak demand | 36 MW summer · 28 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.2% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 27222 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Ripley's electricity rate?
City of Ripley residential customers pay an average of 13.55¢ 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 0% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Ripley electric bill?
About $152 a month. The average City of Ripley home uses 1,119 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does City of Ripley have?
City of Ripley serves 5,114 residential customers and 6,678 customers in total in Tennessee, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Ripley?
In 2025, the average City of Ripley customer was without power for 4 hr 41 min (SAIDI) over 1.84 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 41 min. The Tennessee average was 4 hr 20 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Ripley offer time-of-use rates?
City of Ripley reports offering time-of-use rates to residential customers. 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 Ripley before making decisions.