Southwest Tennessee E M C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Tennessee · SERC region
Southwest Tennessee E M C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 43,847 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Southwest Tennessee E M C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $277.40 |
Southwest Tennessee E M C rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (11.06¢ → 13.72¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2023 | Southwest Tennessee E M C | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 701 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.98 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 56 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 234 | 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 Southwest Tennessee E M C's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 427 | 45 | 5,313 | 2025-03-15 |
| Tipton | 359 | 63 | 5,094 | 2025-06-20 |
| Fayette | 262 | 70 | 6,140 | 2025-07-16 |
| Madison | 219 | 78 | 13,911 | 2025-07-16 |
| Haywood | 104 | 38 | 1,506 | 2025-06-03 |
| Hardeman | 90 | 22 | 1,482 | 2025-08-08 |
| Lauderdale | 59 | 9 | 515 | 2025-04-02 |
| Henderson | 27 | 3 | 1,294 | 2025-04-20 |
| Crockett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
Southwest Tennessee E M C service area
Southwest Tennessee E M C serves 9 counties in Tennessee and 48 ZIP codes.
Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, Madison, Tipton
Cities: Jackson, Lakeland, Arlington, Millington, Brownsville, Atoka, Covington, Humboldt, Ripley, Lexington, Henderson, Munford, Whiteville, Medina, Somerville, Brighton, Hickory Withe, Central, Bells, Halls, Three Way, Mason
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 43,847 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Southwest Tennessee E M C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.63¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.69¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $134,257,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 959,680 MWh |
| Peak demand | 273 MW summer · 218 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.4% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 17694 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southwest Tennessee E M C's electricity rate?
Southwest Tennessee E M C residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 2% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Southwest Tennessee E M C electric bill?
About $183 a month. The average Southwest Tennessee E M C home uses 1,322 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does Southwest Tennessee E M C have?
Southwest Tennessee E M C serves 43,847 residential customers and 52,538 customers in total in Tennessee, across 9 counties.
How reliable is Southwest Tennessee E M C?
In 2023, the average Southwest Tennessee E M C customer was without power for 11 hr 41 min (SAIDI) over 3.98 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 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 Southwest Tennessee E M C before making decisions.