City of Rockwood electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Rockwood is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 12,081 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.73¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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 Rockwood bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.65 | $68.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $137.30 | $119.41 |
| 1,500 kWh | $205.95 | $170.17 |
| 2,000 kWh | $274.60 | $220.93 |
*Residential (effective 2014-06-01, $17.89/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 Rockwood residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-06-01 | $17.89 | 10.15¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Rockwood rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (10.88¢ → 13.34¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Rockwood | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 576 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.50 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 45 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 170 | 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 Rockwood's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 37 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roane | 217 | 50 | 3,864 | 2025-02-28 |
City of Rockwood service area
City of Rockwood serves Roane County in Tennessee and 1 ZIP codes.
Roane
Cities: Rockwood
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 12,081 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Rockwood at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.19¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.04¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $39,488,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 300,198 MWh |
| Peak demand | 67 MW summer · 84 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.7% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 16223 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Rockwood's electricity rate?
City of Rockwood residential customers pay an average of 13.73¢ 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 1% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Rockwood electric bill?
About $170 a month. The average City of Rockwood home uses 1,240 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does City of Rockwood have?
City of Rockwood serves 12,081 residential customers and 15,531 customers in total in Tennessee, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Rockwood?
In 2025, the average City of Rockwood customer was without power for 9 hr 36 min (SAIDI) over 3.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 50 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 Rockwood before making decisions.