City of Sparta electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Sparta is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,270 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.86¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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 Sparta bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.30 | $55.37 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.60 | $101.14 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.90 | $146.91 |
| 2,000 kWh | $257.20 | $192.68 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2012-12-12, $9.60/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 Sparta residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2012-12-12 | $9.60 | 9.15¢ |
| Residential Rate- Hydro Credit | 2012-12-12 | $8.00 | 9.15¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Sparta rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (10.02¢ → 12.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Sparta doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Sparta's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 399 | 20 | 1,570 | 2025-06-28 |
City of Sparta service area
City of Sparta serves White County in Tennessee and 1 ZIP codes.
White
Cities: Sparta
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 2,270 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Sparta at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.03¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.25¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,632,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 123,248 MWh |
| Peak demand | 26 MW summer · 20 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.6% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 17740 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Sparta's electricity rate?
City of Sparta residential customers pay an average of 12.86¢ 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 5% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Sparta electric bill?
About $125 a month. The average City of Sparta home uses 968 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $129.
How many customers does City of Sparta have?
City of Sparta serves 2,270 residential customers and 3,103 customers in total in Tennessee, across 1 county.
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 Sparta before making decisions.