Mountain Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Tennessee · SERC region
Mountain Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 12,388 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.47¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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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Mountain Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $202.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $269.40 |
Mountain Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule RS- Residential Class 22time-of-use | 2014-10-01 | $15.75 | 6.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $15.75 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Mountain Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (10.31¢ → 13.09¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Mountain Electric Co-op | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 79 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.12 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 19 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 79 | 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 Mountain Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 7 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi | 30 | 12 | 639 | 2025-02-16 |
| Johnson | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2025-09-04 |
| Carter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-02-25 |
Mountain Electric Co-op service area
Mountain Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Tennessee and 11 ZIP codes.
Carter, Johnson, Unicoi
Cities: Johnson City, Bristol, Elizabethton, Unicoi, Mountain City, Walnut Hill, Hunter, Roan Mountain
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Mountain Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.11¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 17.96¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $34,101,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 246,083 MWh |
| Peak demand | 81 MW summer · 179 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.1% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 13027 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mountain Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Mountain Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.47¢ 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% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Mountain Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $139 a month. The average Mountain Electric Co-op home uses 1,029 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does Mountain Electric Co-op have?
Mountain Electric Co-op serves 12,388 residential customers and 16,316 customers in total in Tennessee, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Mountain Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Mountain Electric Co-op customer was without power for 79 min (SAIDI) over 4.12 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 79 min. The Tennessee average was 4 hr 20 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Mountain Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Schedule RS- Residential Class 22. 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 Mountain Electric Co-op before making decisions.