Middle Tennessee E M C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Tennessee · SERC region
Middle Tennessee E M C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 311,520 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.61¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Middle Tennessee E M C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.05 | $80.93 |
| 1,000 kWh | $126.10 | $140.06 |
| 1,500 kWh | $189.15 | $199.18 |
| 2,000 kWh | $252.20 | $258.31 |
*Residential (effective 2026-04-01, $21.81/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.
Middle Tennessee E M C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2026-04-01 | $21.81 | 11.82¢ |
| Time-of-Use Residential - NITEFLEXtime-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $21.81 | 8.8¢ (12am–4am, 10pm–12am) · 12.8¢ (4am–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| Supplemental Residential (SRS) | 2026-04-01 | $23.35 | 13.38¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Middle Tennessee E M C rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (9.83¢ → 12.47¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Middle Tennessee E M C | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 50 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.93 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 55 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 48 | 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 Middle Tennessee E M C's counties, customers averaged 92 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trousdale | 256 | 29 | 3,505 | 2025-06-11 |
| Maury | 244 | 66 | 5,049 | 2025-09-06 |
| Cannon | 100 | 28 | 2,254 | 2025-10-22 |
| Wilson | 84 | 50 | 4,316 | 2025-04-05 |
| Rutherford | 76 | 49 | 16,030 | 2025-02-10 |
| Williamson | 63 | 38 | 10,700 | 2025-09-06 |
| Smith | 24 | 13 | 260 | 2025-12-31 |
| DeKalb | 20 | 8 | 1,287 | 2025-12-31 |
Middle Tennessee E M C service area
Middle Tennessee E M C serves 8 counties in Tennessee and 59 ZIP codes.
Cannon, DeKalb, Maury, Rutherford, Smith, Trousdale, Williamson, Wilson
Cities: Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Brentwood, Hermitage, Columbia, Spring Hill, La Vergne, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, Lebanon, McMinnville, Manchester, Christiana, Fairview, Nolensville, Green Hill, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Smithville, Thompson's Station, Belle Meade, Shackle Island, Kingston Springs, Woodbury, Hartsville, Lakewood, Rural Hill, Watertown, Burns, New Union, Bon Aqua Junction
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 309,969 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 549 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Middle Tennessee E M C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.47¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.49¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,064,181,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 8,980,565 MWh |
| Peak demand | 2,099 MW summer · 2,223 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.6% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 12470 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Middle Tennessee E M C's electricity rate?
Middle Tennessee E M C residential customers pay an average of 12.61¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 7% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Middle Tennessee E M C electric bill?
About $163 a month. The average Middle Tennessee E M C home uses 1,295 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $126.
How many customers does Middle Tennessee E M C have?
Middle Tennessee E M C serves 311,520 residential customers and 348,660 customers in total in Tennessee, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Middle Tennessee E M C?
In 2025, the average Middle Tennessee E M C customer was without power for 50 min (SAIDI) over 0.93 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 48 min. The Tennessee average was 4 hr 20 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Middle Tennessee E M C offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Time-of-Use Residential - NITEFLEX. 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 Middle Tennessee E M C before making decisions.