Town of Erwin electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
Town of Erwin is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,669 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.52¢/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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Town of Erwin bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.60 | $60.84 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.20 | $108.38 |
| 1,500 kWh | $202.80 | $155.92 |
| 2,000 kWh | $270.40 | $203.47 |
*Residential Service (effective 2014-07-01, $13.29/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.
Town of Erwin residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2014-07-01 | $13.29 | 9.51¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Erwin rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (10.15¢ → 13.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Town of Erwin | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 109 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.96 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 114 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 0 | 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 Town of Erwin's counties, customers averaged 82 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 118 | 49 | 7,752 | 2025-03-23 |
| Unicoi | 30 | 12 | 639 | 2025-02-16 |
| Carter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-02-25 |
Town of Erwin service area
Town of Erwin serves 3 counties in Tennessee and 7 ZIP codes.
Carter, Unicoi, Washington
Cities: Johnson City, Chuckey, Erwin, Jonesborough, Unicoi, Banner Hill
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 7,669 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Erwin at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.65¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.01¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $22,727,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 181,977 MWh |
| Peak demand | 37 MW summer · 50 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.7% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 5961 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Erwin's electricity rate?
Town of Erwin residential customers pay an average of 13.52¢ 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 0% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Erwin electric bill?
About $139 a month. The average Town of Erwin home uses 1,024 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does Town of Erwin have?
Town of Erwin serves 7,669 residential customers and 9,079 customers in total in Tennessee, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Town of Erwin?
In 2025, the average Town of Erwin customer was without power for 109 min (SAIDI) over 0.96 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 0 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 Town of Erwin before making decisions.