Is Cumberland Elec Member Corp cheaper than City of Clarksville?

No — in 2024 Cumberland Elec Member Corp customers averaged 12.99 cents/kWh versus 12.77 for City of Clarksville (EIA-861). City of Clarksville was cheaper by 0.22 cents, about $24 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from Cumberland Elec Member Corp to City of Clarksville?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Tennessee has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.

Why is Cumberland Elec Member Corp more expensive than City of Clarksville?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Cumberland Elec Member and City of Clarksville territory all feed the 0.22-cent gap.

Cumberland Elec Member Corp vs City of Clarksville: Which Is Cheaper? (Tennessee, 2024)

City of Clarksville customers paid less: an average 12.77¢/kWh in 2024 versus 12.99¢/kWh at Cumberland Elec Member Corp (EIA-861) — a gap of 0.22¢/kWh, worth about $24 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 1 TN county (Montgomery). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (TN, EIA-861)

Cumberland Elec Member Corp vs City of Clarksville — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Cumberland Elec Member Corp	City of Clarksville
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	12.99	12.77
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	12.68	12.39
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,403	$1,379
Residential customers (2024)	100,585	75,953
Ownership	Co-op	Municipal
Counties served in TN	6	1

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Cumberland Elec Member Corp · City of Clarksville · Tennessee overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Montgomery county (TN, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Cumberland Elec Member Corp and City of Clarksville do not compete for the same meters. Tennessee is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (tn.gov/tpuc.html). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is Cumberland Elec Member Corp cheaper than City of Clarksville?: No — in 2024 Cumberland Elec Member Corp customers averaged 12.99 cents/kWh versus 12.77 for City of Clarksville (EIA-861). City of Clarksville was cheaper by 0.22 cents, about $24 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from Cumberland Elec Member Corp to City of Clarksville?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Tennessee has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
Why is Cumberland Elec Member Corp more expensive than City of Clarksville?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Cumberland Elec Member and City of Clarksville territory all feed the 0.22-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.