Sevier County Electric System electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
Sevier County Electric System is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 36,001 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.41¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% 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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Sevier County Electric System bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.05 | $73.71 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124.10 | $125.36 |
| 1,500 kWh | $186.15 | $177.01 |
| 2,000 kWh | $248.20 | $228.66 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2014-06-01, $22.06/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.
Sevier County Electric System residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2014-06-01 | $22.06 | 10.33¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Sevier County Electric System rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (10.10¢ → 12.06¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Sevier County Electric System | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 376 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.63 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 23 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 174 | 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 Sevier County Electric System's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier | 327 | 63 | 7,825 | 2025-03-05 |
| Blount | 320 | 68 | 11,202 | 2025-08-27 |
Sevier County Electric System service area
Sevier County Electric System serves 2 counties in Tennessee and 15 ZIP codes.
Blount, Sevier
Cities: Knoxville, Sevierville, Seymour, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Dandridge, New Market, Wildwood
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 36,001 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Sevier County Electric System at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.90¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.43¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $210,486,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,712,941 MWh |
| Peak demand | 339 MW summer · 516 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 16949 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sevier County Electric System's electricity rate?
Sevier County Electric System residential customers pay an average of 12.41¢ 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 8% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Sevier County Electric System electric bill?
About $146 a month. The average Sevier County Electric System home uses 1,174 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $124.
How many customers does Sevier County Electric System have?
Sevier County Electric System serves 36,001 residential customers and 64,328 customers in total in Tennessee, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Sevier County Electric System?
In 2025, the average Sevier County Electric System customer was without power for 6 hr 16 min (SAIDI) over 2.63 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 54 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 Sevier County Electric System before making decisions.