Plateau Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Tennessee · SERC region
Plateau Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 14,323 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.44¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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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Plateau Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.20 | $68.12 |
| 1,000 kWh | $144.40 | $118.95 |
| 1,500 kWh | $216.60 | $169.78 |
| 2,000 kWh | $288.80 | $220.61 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2014-06-01, $17.29/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.
Plateau Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2014-06-01 | $17.29 | 10.17¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Plateau Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (11.54¢ → 14.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Plateau Electric Cooperative | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 26 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 5.81 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 5 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 5 | 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 Plateau Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 18 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 31 | 7 | 743 | 2025-06-07 |
| Scott | 8 | 0 | 39 | 2025-02-16 |
Plateau Electric Cooperative service area
Plateau Electric Cooperative serves 2 counties in Tennessee and 24 ZIP codes.
Morgan, Scott
Cities: Crossville, Fairfield Glade, Harriman, Rockwood, Oneida, Oliver Springs, Pine Crest, Caryville, Jamestown, Midtown, Huntsville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 14,323 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Plateau Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.31¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 5.24¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $50,355,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 463,304 MWh |
| Peak demand | 90 MW summer · 82 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.2% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 15141 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Plateau Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Plateau Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 14.44¢ 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 6% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Plateau Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $142 a month. The average Plateau Electric Cooperative home uses 982 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $144.
How many customers does Plateau Electric Cooperative have?
Plateau Electric Cooperative serves 14,323 residential customers and 18,271 customers in total in Tennessee, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Plateau Electric Cooperative?
In 2025, the average Plateau Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 26 min (SAIDI) over 5.81 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 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 Plateau Electric Cooperative before making decisions.