Cumberland Electric Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Tennessee · SERC region
Cumberland Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 101,734 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.93¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Cumberland Electric Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.65 | $80.24 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.30 | $127.47 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208.95 | $174.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $278.60 | $221.94 |
*Residential Rate (RS) (effective 2018-06-01, $33.00/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.
Cumberland Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (RS) | 2018-06-01 | $33.00 | 9.45¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Cumberland Electric Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (10.89¢ → 13.76¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Cumberland Electric Member Corp. | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 221 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.67 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 83 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 171 | 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 Cumberland Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 3 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart | 751 | 65 | 3,781 | 2025-04-21 |
| Cheatham | 381 | 62 | 2,990 | 2025-08-20 |
| Sumner | 194 | 56 | 9,303 | 2025-04-05 |
| Robertson | 184 | 52 | 6,891 | 2025-05-17 |
| Montgomery | 169 | 68 | 83,206 | 2025-05-28 |
| Dickson | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2025-03-31 |
Cumberland Electric Member Corp. service area
Cumberland Electric Member Corp. serves 6 counties in Tennessee and 44 ZIP codes.
Cheatham, Dickson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner
Cities: Clarksville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, Lebanon, Goodlettsville, Springfield, Fort Campbell North, Portland, White House, Greenbrier, Millersville, Green Hill, Ashland City, Pleasant View, Shackle Island, Westmoreland, Ridgetop, Rural Hill, Cross Plains, Charlotte, Dover, Tennessee Ridge, Erin
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 101,734 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Cumberland Electric Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.87¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.47¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $370,915,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,031,673 MWh |
| Peak demand | 650 MW summer · 843 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.7% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 4624 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cumberland Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Cumberland Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.93¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 3% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Cumberland Electric Member Corp. electric bill?
About $200 a month. The average Cumberland Electric Member Corp. home uses 1,437 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does Cumberland Electric Member Corp. have?
Cumberland Electric Member Corp. serves 101,734 residential customers and 113,734 customers in total in Tennessee, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Cumberland Electric Member Corp.?
In 2025, the average Cumberland Electric Member Corp. customer was without power for 3 hr 41 min (SAIDI) over 2.67 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 51 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 Cumberland Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.