Johnson City electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
Johnson City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 72,729 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.69¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Johnson City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $205.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $273.80 |
Johnson City rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (10.16¢ → 13.22¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Johnson City | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 101 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.88 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 115 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 100 | 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 Johnson City's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 17 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene | 238 | 59 | 9,221 | 2025-05-17 |
| Sullivan | 164 | 46 | 4,206 | 2025-06-16 |
| Washington | 118 | 49 | 7,752 | 2025-03-23 |
| Carter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-02-25 |
Johnson City service area
Johnson City serves 4 counties in Tennessee and 6 ZIP codes.
Carter, Greene, Sullivan, Washington
Cities: Johnson City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 72,729 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Johnson City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.48¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.19¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $241,898,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,036,238 MWh |
| Peak demand | 386 MW summer · 582 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.7% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 9777 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Johnson City's electricity rate?
Johnson City residential customers pay an average of 13.69¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 1% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Johnson City electric bill?
About $162 a month. The average Johnson City home uses 1,184 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does Johnson City have?
Johnson City serves 72,729 residential customers and 84,705 customers in total in Tennessee, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Johnson City?
In 2025, the average Johnson City customer was without power for 101 min (SAIDI) over 0.88 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 100 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 Johnson City before making decisions.